Environmental Health Inspector - Consumer Protection San Francisco Department of Publi
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Healthcare
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Environmental Health Inspector - Consumer Protection (6120) - San Francisco Department of Public Health
Join the San Francisco Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Inspector in Consumer Protection. The role involves enforcing health, housing, and environmental laws across a variety of settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
About the DepartmentThe Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values diversity in its workforce. All employees advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Position Details- Application Opening:
November 7, 2025 - Salary: $130,962 - $159,094 Annually
- Recruitment
-6120 [REF
58141O] - Appointment Type:
Permanent Civil Service
Under direction, the 6120 Consumer Protection Environmental Health Inspector conducts inspections of housing, industrial plants, solid waste facilities, vehicles, noise sources, food establishments, and public health hazards to enforce laws, recommend remedies, issue citations, prepare reports, administer programs, and perform related duties as needed.
Essential Duties- Enforce provisions of health, housing, planning, air pollution, and related codes; may specialize as required.
- Investigate complaints, coordinate with city departments (e.g., building, electrical, plumbing, fire, police), appear as witness in court, and testify in cases involving food establishments and housing.
- Conduct inspections of dwellings, hotels, apartments, businesses, and multiple dwellings; check sanitation, maintenance, lighting, ventilation, occupancy, and compliance; coordinate corrections; prepare condemnation reports and testify at hearings.
- Inspect noise sources, prepare legal notices, recommend corrective action, and prepare cases for the Variance Board.
- Inspect food and drink establishments, detect violations, order corrections, advise operators, obtain samples for laboratory analysis, conduct foodborne illness investigations, and prepare related notices and correspondence.
- Conduct miscellaneous inspections (e.g., laundry facilities, homes for the aged, animal boarding, refuse removal disputes, pesticide issues, swimming pool construction, backflow prevention).
- Perform other special duties as required, including surveys of hazardous materials, water sampling, recreational water facilities, and participation in meetings and conferences.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Possession of a REHS (Registered Environmental Health Specialist) Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Services.
- Valid California Driver's License (or ability to obtain one).
Important Note: Please clearly explain in your application how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to provide verification of education and experience. Misrepresentation may disqualify you.
Only applicants certified in California can qualify. Upload your California REHS certificate or provide your REHS number with your application.
Selection ProceduresQualified candidates will complete a Training and Experience Evaluation that is designed to assess relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. A passing score is required to continue in the hiring process. Additional selection steps may be conducted by the hiring department.
Contact InformationQuestions regarding this recruitment or application process may be directed to Analyst David Chalk at david.chalk or .
Equal Employment OpportunityThe City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic factors), HIV/AIDS status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
SENIORITYLEVEL
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Health Care Provider
- Hospital and Health Care
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