Environmental Health Specialist , II, III

ABOUT THE POSITION

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The recruitment will remain open until filled.

The County of Riverside Environmental Health Department is currently recruiting for multiple Environmental Health Specialist levels I, II, or III to be assigned to offices located in Riverside, Corona, Murrieta, Hemet, and in the Coachella Valley — Palm Springs and Indio.

Candidates selected will conduct specialized studies, inspections, and investigations involved in the planning and enforcement of complex environmental health laws and regulations. Candidates selected can also expect to provide electronic reports on inspections.

Divisions may include District Environmental Services, Hazardous Materials, Land Use/Water Resources, and Local Enforcement Agency.

• Conduct specialized, technical field inspections and investigations to determine compliance with relevant environmental health laws and regulations.
• Gather evidence of violations and non-compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports, legal notices, citations, notices of violations, and other investigative reports for the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Issue official notices of corrective action and abatement; make follow-up investigations to ensure compliance.
• Act as a department liaison with various state, federal, and local agencies and partners.
• May serve in a lead capacity and provide assistance and technical guidance to entry or intermediate Environmental Health Specialists.
• Attend training sessions and participate in the development and implementation of staff training programs.
• Prepare reports and evidence for presentation at Administrative Hearings and to present cases to the court on behalf of the County.

• Valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee, issued within the last 30 months.
• Or valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework that meets the Registered Environmental Health Specialist minimum educational standards prescribed by the California Department of Public Health.
• One year of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist II with the County of Riverside.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements as described in the posting.
• Knowledge and abilities as described in the posting.

Position requires the 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule options.

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants should submit their application and required documents before the closing date. The position is open to all applicants. Veterans preference applies. Reasonable accommodations are available.