Posting number: 26-130
Department: Health Services Administration
Division: Environmental Health - 4010
Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I/II/SENIOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Health Services
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Under general direction, assists with and learns to conduct sanitary inspections and investigations in environmental health conditions to enforce federal, state, county, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, ordinances, regulations, rules, and standards, obtaining compliance or corrective action, and educating the public concerning environmental health and safety; assists with program development and improvement; and performs related duties as assigned under direct supervision.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Documentation showing application to the California Department of Health Services/Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program must be submitted with a County of Lake employment application.
Ability to obtain a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health within three (3) years of initial employment with the county.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a closely related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a closely related field.
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience performing or assisting with environmental investigations and inspections duties comparable to that of the Environmental Health Specialist I with the County of Lake.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
To view the complete job description, visit Class Specifications | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I/II/SENIOR | Class Spec Details
The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.
Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.
Under direct supervision, assists with and learns to conduct sanitary inspections and investigations in the environmental health conditions to enforce of federal, state, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, ordinances, and regulations; obtains compliance or corrective action; educates the public concerning environmental health and safety; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is the trainee/entry level non-registered classification in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Incumbents in this class assist registered Environmental Health Specialists while learning to perform environmental health inspections and enforcement functions. Incumbents are expected to attain state registration within three (3) years of initial employment. After obtaining state registration as an Environmental Health Specialist, and as experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult.
This class is distinguished from Environmental Health Specialist II in that incumbents are working in a training and learning capacity.
Positions in the Environmental Health Specialist series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Documentation showing application to the California Department of Health Services/Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program must be submitted with a County of Lake employment application.
Ability to obtain a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health within three (3) years of initial employment with the county.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a closely related field.
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
Under direct supervision, conducts sanitary inspections and investigations in the environmental health conditions to enforce federal, state, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, ordinances, and regulations; obtains compliance or corrective action; educates the public concerning environmental health and safety; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is the journey level registered classification in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Incumbents in this class conduct investigations in a broad range of environmental inspection and enforcement duties.
This class is distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist I by the fact that incumbents are expected to be fully registered.
It is further distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist, Senior in that the latter is the advanced journey level and incumbents are expected to perform a broader range of more complex work, as well as exercise lead and work coordination responsibilities when necessary.
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a closely related field.
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience performing or assisting with environmental investigations and inspections duties comparable to that of the Environmental Health Specialist I with the County of Lake.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
Under general direction, conducts sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of federal, state, county, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; assists with program development and improvement; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is the fully experienced, advanced journey level in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Incumbents are Registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct investigations in a broad range of Environmental Health areas on an independent basis. In addition, incumbents in this class are expected to participate in program development and improvement of existing programs. They may also provide some work coordination and direction for other Environmental Health Specialists and Environmental Health Technicians.
This class is distinguished from Environmental Health Specialist II by the performance of a broader range of more complex work, as well as the assignment of lead and work coordination responsibilities when necessary.
Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
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