Overview
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2023
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: DECEMBER 08, 2023 AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: $4,369 – $5,576 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $25.21 – $32.17 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Environmental Health Specialist $5,057 – $6,455 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $29.18 – $37.24 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
ABOUT THE POSITION
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: Under close supervision, to learn to perform investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations; and to do related work as required.
Environmental Health Specialist: Under general supervision, to perform investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: This is the entry level professional class in the Environmental Health Specialist series and incumbents under close supervision learn to perform all types of environmental health inspections.
Environmental Health Specialist: This is the journey level professional class of the Environmental Health Specialist series and incumbents are required to perform a full range of environmental health inspections.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will understand and can apply local, State and Federal laws and regulations related to Environmental Health Programs and/or the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Program Elements and has experience or knowledge conducting environmental health inspections often obtained through employment as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or employment or internship as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: Under direction, learns environmental health programs, functions, procedures, policies and standards for regulatory programs including, but not limited to, the following: Food Facilities, Public Pools/Spas, Hotels/Motels, Body Art, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Wells, Public Drinking Water Systems, Solid Waste Disposal, and Hazardous Materials Storage; learns methods of conducting inspections and investigations to determine compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards in the area of environmental health, including techniques for associated report writing; learns methods and principles of enforcement of these laws; earns evidence, sample and
information collection techniques; learns to gather, organize and analyze technical data and prepare appropriate reports utilizing computers and computing software programs; learns to prepare and maintain specialized records; assists Registered Environmental Health Specialists in the performance of their professional duties.
Environmental Health Specialist: Conducts inspections, investigations and surveys of Food Facilities, Public Pools/Spas, Hotels/Motels, Body Art Facilities, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Wells, Public Drinking Water Systems, Solid Waste Disposal/Transfer Facilities, and Hazardous Materials Storage Facilities; Issues written notices regarding the compliance and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; Collects evidence or samples as needed to verify compliance with requirements or as part of investigation or enforcement action; Provides consultation during hazardous waste spills or other emergency health incidents; Appears as a witness in legal proceedings relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws; Prepares reports and correspondence; Assists in the training of Environmental Health Specialist Trainees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee:
Knowledge of: Basic principles of physical, biological and social sciences used in environmental quality control.
Ability to: Learn and apply provisions of the Health and Safety Code; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; prepare clear and concise reports.
These standards are typically attained with possession of a bachelor’s degree, including at least 30 semester units of basic sciences from an approved educational institution.
Environmental Health Specialist:
Knowledge of: Basic principles of physical, biological, and social sciences used in environmental quality control; functions and operation of related agencies and community organizations; state and local laws and regulations governing public health sanitation and public health safety; penal code provisions relating to public health nuisances; methods and techniques of investigation, inspecting, and resolving unsanitary conditions; environmental research and statistical methods; general principles and practices of environmental health and sanitation.
Ability to: Plan, organize and carry out research, analyze and evaluate data, and make recommendations based on findings; detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards and secure their correction through education, voluntary compliance, or legal enforcement; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; apply knowledge of a specialized and complex nature; interpret public health needs and goals to others; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; prepare clear and concise reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Environmental Health Specialist Trainee:
- Possession of a current evaluation letter from the California Department of Public Health, stating that the education qualifications specified in Section 106660 (formally Section 521) of the Health and Safety Code have been completed.
- Applicant must pass registration examination within 36 months of the date of employment or else be terminated from the class.
- Possession of an appropriate California driver license.
Environmental Health Specialist:
- Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
- Possession of an appropriate California driver license.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on December 08, 2023. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans’ Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515