Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Position: Registered Environmental Health Specialist I (Open Until Filled)
Location: California

Extra Help opportunities are immediately available.

The County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification.

Under direction, to perform environmental health investigations and inspections in the enforcement of Federal, State, County, and local environmental health and sanitation laws, ordinances, and regulations; to inspect chemical and hazardous material storage and spills; to prepare studies and reports; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Examples of Duties

Provides County environmental health services; plans and performs surveys, investigations, and inspections to determine environmental health and safety problems and needs; secures compliance with laws and regulations and good environmental health practices; inspects food handling and processing establishments, camp sites, swimming pools, rental housing and dwelling units, schools, public and private buildings, water supply systems, and sewage disposal systems; reviews and approves proposed septic tank installation plans;

investigates complaints and indications of such nuisances as insect problems and unsanitary waste disposal; obtains facts, evidence, and samples; recommends abatement and control measures; reviews plans and issues permits for private sewage disposal systems; provides instruction in control methods; inspects chemical and hazardous material storage facilities and unlawful discharge; responds to emergency situations; records, gathers, organizes, and prepares information for a variety of reports;

maintains specialized information and records required by Department functions; interprets health and safety laws and regulations for the public; provides advice on meeting and maintaining legal requirements; undertakes formal enforcement action when necessary; facilitates compliance with regulatory agencies; recommends office policy and procedures; works with community agencies to promote improved environmental health; prepares reports; prepares correspondence.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employment Standards /

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of

• Basic principles of biology and chemistry.
• Basic principles and practices of environmental health and safety.
• Basic principles of physics, entomology, and statistics.
• State and local laws and regulations governing environmental health and safety.
• Investigation and inspection techniques.

Skill to

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to

• Perform environmental health inspections and investigations.
• Interpret and apply to policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Assist others with resolving environmental health problems.
• Detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when representing the Environmental Health Department.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience

Some working background with environmental health issues is highly desirable.

Training

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental health, biology, chemistry or a related field.

License or Certificate

• Possession of valid registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Health Services.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and climb; exposure to outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Application Process

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a…