Environmental Health Aide

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

Assists in conducting evaluations, inspections, investigations, and collecting information on environmental health matters under the supervision of a registered Environmental Health Specialist; interprets laws and regulations for compliance for implementation of regulatory programs; conduct safety checks and test public swimming pools for compliance with regulatory requirements; may collect water or milk samples; respond to various Environmental Health complaints; conduct research and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; manage a workload that includes reaching out to contacts over the phone, maintaining records, filing, and data entry; collect and evaluate information, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; provide education and outreach to the public; Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following

Education: Minimum of 48 units of college coursework, including at least 9 units in biology, chemistry, health science, environmental science, public health, life science, physics, zoology, botany, geography, geology, anthropology, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of: Aseptic water sampling techniques; basic principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology; basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages; interviewing and inspection techniques and research methods; practices and procedures, rules, regulations, and laws associated with a variety of environmental health programs.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; read and interpret state, county regulations and ordinances; observe and record data; conduct research and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; follow written and verbal instructions, seek guidance when appropriate; retain and recall pertinent information; use patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with the public, including in confrontational situations; file accurately; interpret, understand, and apply state environmental/public health laws and regulations; perform pH and chlorine tests; practice excellent and sensitive interpersonal, cultural sensitivity, and interviewing skills such that they can build and maintain trust with the public.; establish priorities, organize work effectively, and schedule daily activities; adjust to changes in workloads and assignments and coordinate work with others under the stress of deadlines; be able to independently manage a workload that includes reaching out to contacts over the phone, maintaining spreadsheets, and data entry; effectively apply interviewing and listening techniques sufficient to obtain information from public in various emotional states; collect and evaluate information, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; verify information received from public; learn and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to environmental health programs; read maps and plans; complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines; maintain confidentiality of all business information and materials.; work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours when necessary, and may work on-call to respond to emergencies.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Departmental policies, priorities, and procedures; state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards governing public health and environmental quality control.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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