Job Description
General Recruitment Information
Health Services
Environmental Health Division
Lake County, California
Apply now and be part of our dynamic Environmental Health team! The Environmental Health division promotes and protects the health of our community through education and enforcement of public health laws. As part of the Environmental Health, you'll contribute to solutions for a sustainable future while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in Lake County's well-being. Join our team!
Minimum Qualifications
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I
Licensing and Certifications:
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.
Education and Experience:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II
Licensing and Certifications:
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.
Education and Experience:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST SENIOR
Licensing and Certifications:
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.
Education and Experience:
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.
Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I
DEFINITION
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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II
DEFINITION
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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, SENIOR
DEFINITION
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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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.
This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
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RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Base Pay
52,416
Job Address
Lake County, California
United States
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