Environmental Health Specialist III

Environmental Health Specialist III

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County’s needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list and will be used to fill current and future Environmental Health Specialist III vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.

The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five services areas is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

The Environmental Health Division is comprised of various programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses with providing healthy and safe communities. Services include retail and wholesale food protection, foodborne illness investigations, public pool inspections, childhood lead exposure prevention, water quality, ocean water protection, solid waste facility oversight, hazardous materials surveillance and mitigation oversight, underground and above ground storage tank oversight, body art facility and practitioner oversight, medical waste management inspections and a used oil recycling education program.

Food and Pool Safety: Conducts inspections at retail food facilities, temporary food facilities, mobile food facilities, wholesale food facilities, public swimming pools, and at hotel/motels to promote safe and sanitary conditions and protect the public while enforcing public health regulations.

Plan Check: Conduct plan review and construction inspection for all retail food facilities and public swimming pools undergoing new construction or remodels throughout the county. These programs work directly with members of the public including owners, architects, contractors, and consultants.

Water Quality: The responsibilities for this position include activities related to well construction and destruction, liquid waste hauler, ocean water protection and cross connection programs. Each of these water quality programs is related to monitoring, regulating and preventing potentially hazardous conditions in the environment that may impact public health. Examples of duties include conducting inspections, investigating complaints, pursuing enforcement action, educating and assisting businesses and industries, water purveyors, and the general public as to the laws and regulations related to water quality.

The Environmental Health Specialist III will assume specialized tasks within the Food and Pool Safety, Plan Check, and Water Quality Sections. Additionally, the Environmental Health Specialist III will:

• Conduct specialized studies, investigations, regular routine field inspections and make recommendations as to findings; compile information, evaluate present procedures and assist with drafting proposed ordinances, division policies, regulations and guidelines in the area of specialization; may review and make recommendations involving environmental impact reports, and new legislation.
• Assist staff in resolving complex field investigation problems; assist with training new district staff; consult with Supervising Environmental Health Specialists and/or the Program Manager regarding key or emergency situations.
• Plan and conduct in-service and public education training programs; recommend program goals and…