Environmental Health Technician

Base Pay Range

$88,088.00/yr - $/yr

• Education: Completion of twenty‑four (24) semester units from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, physical, natural and/or biological sciences.
• Experience: Two (2) years, within the last six (6) years, of work experience involving direct public contact.
• Substitution: Two (2) years of experience in a public health/environmental agency or a related regulatory service agency performing duties similar to those described above may substitute for the required education and experience; possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with the completion of at least twenty‑four (24) semester units in engineering, mathematics, physical, natural and/or biological sciences may substitute for the required experience.

Under supervision, in an assigned district or specialty, conducts investigations, routine inspections and responds to complaints involving vector‑related issues, hazardous materials, solid waste, massage, and other general unsanitary conditions; may issue notices and citations; recommends corrective action; explains sanitation and/or hazardous materials and public health requirements related to code enforcement to the public, business community, and government agencies; utilizes techniques in effectively controlling vector‑related hazards;

prepares records and reports; and performs related duties as required.

• Investigates complaints involving vector infestation sources, hazardous materials, illicit massage establishments, lack of required refuse collections service, and other general unsanitary conditions; advises the public and permitted businesses on the elimination of unsanitary conditions causing vector infestations, refuse collection service requirement, and hazardous materials storage requirements.
• Inspects domestic, commercial and industrial properties for presence of vector breeding sources and other general unsanitary conditions; places traps and poisons and obtains specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Issues notices of violation and citations and recommends corrective action; prepares chronologies for the Director’s hearings; performs follow‑up inspections to ensure ordered corrections have been made; enforces provisions of health and safety codes such as those relating to the lack of required refuse collection service and/or unlawful disposal of refuse, debris and garbage accumulations; infestations of roaches, fleas, mosquitoes and other insects or vermin;
  
  illegal number of animals, or nuisances related to animal waste and odors; overgrown vegetation; and/or any condition which creates a health or safety hazard or constitutes a public nuisance; enforces applicable provisions of the health and safety code pertaining to hazardous materials storage and the management requirements.
• Informs supervisor of unsanitary and unsafe conditions observed during investigation such as structural defects, fire hazards, inadequate plumbing, and broken sewer pipes; may refer these complaints and code violations to the appropriate departments.
• May appear as witness in court hearings; attends meetings and educational conferences related to vector control; prepares various reports and performs other duties as assigned.
• Investigates businesses to determine compliance with the Hazardous Materials & Waste Program or need to subscribe to refuse collection service for residential and commercial properties; inspects the regulated community for compliance of all applicable laws, regulations, and prerequisites for the Green Business Recognition Program.
• Evaluates documentation and/or reports submitted by businesses for completeness; provides assistance in completing documentation forms and/or reports required for submission.

Associate

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Public Health