Environmental Health Specialist I/II

Description

COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Environmental Management protects and enhances public health, safety, and the environment through balanced environmental monitoring and enforcement, innovative leadership, community education, responsive customer service, and effective emergency response. We’re dedicated to safeguarding the natural beauty of El Dorado County and ensuring a safe, healthy community for all who live in or visit the region.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
The Environmental Health Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state laws, regulation, and County ordinances concerning many important public health issues, such as food facilities, public swimming pools/spas, wells, or septic systems. Environmental Health serves to protect the public health and promote the well-being of all El Dorado County residences, workers, and visitors through the management of several programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This Environmental Health Specialist I/II position provides a professional opportunity to contribute to the protection of public health and the environment through the inspection, enforcement, and oversight of environmental management programs. The role encompasses regulatory compliance, technical consultation, and program support in areas such as consumer protection, solid waste, and hazardous materials management.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interpret the more specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies related to an assigned program area.
• Prepare inspections reports, and assist in conducting investigations as assigned by supervisor, in the assigned program area.
• Participate in environmental review processes of assigned projects; identify and evaluate concerns regarding discretionary entitlement applications.
• Provide general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations; receive and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints from the public regarding department activities and programs.
• Assist with code violation referrals to the District Attorney's Office as needed; testify in court as required.
• Compile data for and prepare a variety of records and reports related to environmental health investigations, inspections, studies, and projects.
• Respond to emergency situations and complaints related to environmental management programs under the direction of the supervisor.
• Respond to complaints from the public regarding solid waste, hazardous materials, or consumer protection; make on-site visits to validate nature of complaint; communicate inspection results to landowner or responsible party.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here .

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education and Experience:
Environmental Health Specialist I : 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 related field.

Environmental Health Specialist II : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a related field, AND one (1) year of experience in the inspection and enforcement of public health and environmental law at a level equivalent to the County's class of Environmental Health Specialist I.

Licenses and Certifications:
Environmental Health Specialist I:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a certificate as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee by the State of California.

Environmental Health Specialist II, in addition to the above :

• Possession of a registration by the State of California as an Environmental Health Specialist prior to advancement to the II-level.
• Ability to renew the Environmental Health Specialist Registration in California by completing 24 contact hours of continuing education every two (2) years approved by REHS Continuing Education Accreditation Agencies.

When assigned to Hazardous Materials, in addition to the above :

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, of a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Categorization, Advanced Class Certificate of Completion.
• Possession of, or ability to complete and pass, the First Responder Awareness, First Responder Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician training.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an ICC UST Inspector Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an OSFM APSA Inspector Certification.

Click here to view the Environmental Health Specialist I/II minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept’.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kim Rose in Human Resources at Kimberly.Rose@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here .

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Environmental Health Specialist I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Environmental Health Specialist I/II within any County department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancy :

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Environmental Management Department, Environmental Health Division located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• County of El Dorado

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