Environmental Health Specialist II

Overview

The Public Health Department is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) II who perform journey-level work in a specialized program, such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Rodent Vector Control, Water and Waste Water, and Waste Management.

Duties include:

performing investigations and inspections for the assigned program; recommending action or fines for offenses of environmental health laws; testifying as an expert witness in court proceedings; reviewing and approving development and construction plans for compliance with health and safety codes, local ordinances, and regulations; and providing instruction and information in person to government entities, professional organizations, community groups, contractors, and individuals.

Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.

"The eligible list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill vacancies across specialized programs such as Street Vending Education and Enforcement. Ensure to indicate your willingness to work in specialized programs under the supplemental questionnaire of your application."

Street Vending Education and Enforcement coordinates with the community as well as city and county code enforcement agencies to ensure that street food vendors are in compliance with state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Key responsibilities for these positions may include:

• Educate street vendors and the public regarding laws and regulations for the safe handling of food sold to the public.
• Enforce California Health and Safety Code regarding safe food handling practices.
• Embargo food when it is determined that the food is unsafe or not from an approved source.
• Investigate non-permitted street vending activities throughout San Bernardino County in cooperation with county and city code enforcement.
• Participate with code enforcement staff during enforcement activities.
• Through applicable Memorandums of Understanding, work with cities to assist them with education and enforcement of non-permitted street vending activities to ensure food safety and address the public health and safety concerns associated with street vending.
• Enforce provisions of the California Retail Food Code (Cal Code) related to mobile food facilities, temporary food facilities and compact mobile food operations as well as other related and applicable sections of Cal Code.

For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist II job description.

Human Resources is also accepting applications for EHS Trainee and EHS I, which all require a separate application. It is to your advantage to review the requirements and apply as appropriate.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Work Schedule: May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.

Street Vending Education and Enforcement

Work Schedule:

Incumbents hired into Street Vending Education and Enforcement positions are required to work evenings, weekends, and on-call. A 4-10 work schedule may be permitted.

Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process.

Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must meet both of the following certification and experience requirements:

Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a REHS performing environmental health inspections and investigations for a public agency in California.

Note:

ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.

The ideal incumbent will possess four (4) or more years of full-time equivalent experience as an REHS, which includes at least one (1) year in two or more Environmental Health Services programs in a public agency.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and…