Salary:
$7,254.00 - $8,816.95 Monthly
Location :
Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency, CA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
16-00995
Department:
Health and Human Services
Opening Date:
03/28/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
There is currently one (1) Senior Environmental Health Specialist position available within the Health Division of the Health & Human Service Agency.
Only Online Applications are accepted.
In addition to the salary above, there is a $300 monthly stipend for Environmental Health Specialists with an REHS certification and a $600 monthly stipend for Environmental Health Specialists with one or more years of previous experience with an REHS certification.
DEFINITION
To perform advanced journey level office and field work involving programs of the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department; to perform the more complex environmental health assignments; to serve in a lead capacity over assigned staff; to provide training and advanced technical assistance to assigned staff; uses considerable discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing, planning, and coordinating division projects and tasks; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Environmental Health Manager (Director) and the County Health Officer.
Exercises lead supervision over lower level Environmental Health staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs the more complex field and office professional environmental health assignments associated with retail food facilities, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreational health, vector control, housing, air quality and land use.
Provides administrative support to the Environmental Health Manager (Director) by assisting with the coordination of department programs; may function as the Environmental Health Manager (Director) in his/her absence.
Participates in and may conduct training of new staff in the environmental programs; identifies training needs.
Guides and assists professional staff and provides professional assistance on technical skills and professional responsibilities.
Reviews plans, performs preliminary site evaluations, and issues or rejects permits for the construction of wells, sewage disposal systems, swimming pools and spas, food service facilities, facilities which handle reportable quantities of hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, solid waste facilities, and other facilities which may impact public health; inspects installations for compliance with regulations and approved designs; conducts routine and non-routine inspections of operating facilities.
Inspects commercial businesses and residences for compliance to safety and sanitary regulations; enforces health and safety laws and regulations; investigates a variety of complaints.
Develops working relationships with the residential and business communities, provides customer service in compliance with departmental policies.
Provides air quality control services by monitoring air pollutants, issuing permits and performing field inspections of pollutant sources; reviews and approves or rejects plans for proposed controlled burns.
Prepares and maintains records of inspections and analyzes statistical reports; gathers evidence for appropriate enforcement action by the department; recommends corrective actions, warnings, notices of violations and citations.
Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintain appropriate records and prepares reports as required.
Coordinates and/or participates in special programs and projects as assigned.
Responds to public requests for assistance, complaints or inquiries in areas of responsibility.
Oversees the coordination of assigned activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions and agencies as appropriate.
Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, compiling data for reports, preparing mailings, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist preferably in a Health Department, including one year in a lead capacity.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biological science, chemistry, or a closely related science.
A copy of your Bachelor's degree or college transcript must be attached to your application.
Additional Requirements:
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law.
A copy of your certification must be attached to your application.
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
County and division policies and procedures.
Principles, procedures and techniques used in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to environmental health.
Principles of training, supervision, and work coordination.
Principles, techniques and materials used in public health education.
Principles of environmental sanitation and sanitary science.
Methods of inspection and investigation.
Principles, practices and trends in the field of environmental health and quality, specifically those relating to the food industry, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, housing, vector control, air quality and land use.
Biological and physical sciences, including chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology and mathematics.
Communicable diseases and their prevention.
Report and business letter preparation techniques.
Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Safe work practices.
Public / community relations techniques.
Ability to:
Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Perform the full scope of environmental health and hazardous waste investigations and inspections with minimal guidance and supervision.
Perform special assignments and/or administrative support for the Environmental Health Manager (Director).
Provide effective training and work coordination of other staff.
Provide instruction, guidance, and consultation in correction of environmental problems.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
Effectively represent the department in contacts with the public and other agencies.
Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives both off road and on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, communicable disease, pathogenic substances, odors, skin irritants, unusual heights, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, grease/oil.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office and/or field inspection duties; traverse uneven terrain; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or handle weights of up to 25 pounds; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.
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Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
A BA degree or transcripts is required to be attached for this position. Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts or Bachelor's Degree?
Yes
No
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Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of Californialaw is required to qualify for this position. Did you attach proof of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist?
Yes
No.
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