Environmental Health Specialist -III; COR

About the job Environmental Health Specialist I-III (COR)

Conduct specialized, technical field inspections and investigations to determine compliance with relevant environmental health laws and regulations.

Gather or lead in the gathering of 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.

In addition to the general essential duties listed above:
Conduct regulatory inspections and investigations of retail food facilities, public pools and spas, mobile home parks, organized camps, tobacco retailers, and related facilities as required.

Review and investigate public complaints of foodborne illness, recreational water illness, unpermitted food sales, drownings, mobile home parks, tobacco, and household trash and sewage issues. Collect food, water and/or sewage, and related samples for laboratory analysis.

Instruct facility operators on health and safety methods and principles. Apply enforcement techniques as needed to gain compliance. Coordinate with other agencies to facilitate compliance on investigations as listed above.

In addition to the general essential duties listed above:
Conduct moderate to complex inspections and investigations of all types of hazardous waste and hazardous materials facilities including underground storage tank systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to waste storage, treatment, handling, transportation, disposal, and record‑keeping. Perform hazardous materials mitigation or categorization evaluations in the field. Oversee the mitigation of hazardous substance releases during emergency or disaster situations under the authority of the Public Health Officer;

assist in field supervision of hazardous waste clean‑up operations.

Handle detection and safety equipment and ensure that sufficient inventories of up‑to‑date equipment are available for use/deployment on a regular basis, and in the event of emergency responses. Prepare and maintain records of inspections and investigations. Make joint inspections with federal, state, and local agencies as required. May participate as part of the County Hazardous Materials 24‑hour Emergency Response Team.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, which included coursework that enables the applicant to meet the Registered Environmental Health Specialist minimum educational standards prescribed by the California Department of Public Health.

License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. The letter must be issued within the last 30 months to be considered valid.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, which included coursework that enables the applicant to meet the Registered Environmental Health Specialist minimum educational standards prescribed by the California Department of Public Health.

License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a…