ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I



ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I

APPLY ONLINE AT co.tulare.ca.us/HRD

FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 5:30 p.m. SALARY RANGE: $3,457-$4,213 Monthly

One current vacancy with the Health and Human Services Agency, Environmental Health Division in Visalia. This is the trainee level for those who possess a bachelor's degree, but do not possess the experience or additional educational requirements necessary for registration. Incumbents must become registered with the State of California within two years of appointment date. This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

DUTY SAMPLE

Conduct inspections of food handling and industrial establishments, water supply systems, sewage disposal systems, solid waste disposal sites, housing units, schools and public buildings, recreational and bathing facilities, underground storage tank systems and biomedical waste management to ensure compliance with state and local laws and regulations governing environmental quality control; recommend changes and give instructions for correction of deficiencies; note violations and secure voluntary compliance; issue written notices of violation or take steps to initiate legal action to enforce compliance; collect food, water, soil, and effluent samples for laboratory analysis; investigate violations and complaints regarding insect, rodent, animal and other public health nuisances; check for violations of agricultural and open burning regulations; instruct and make recommendations to individuals and groups in methods of control; collect evidence and appear as a witness in court; review and approve permits, building plans, and specifications of water, sewage, pool, underground tank control systems, emergency response plans and procedures, and waste handling systems; prepare reports and correspondence; maintain files on inspections and investigations; use and maintain a variety of scientific precision measuring instruments; interpret laws and regulations and act as a resource person for private and public agencies; keep records, prepare reports, and participate in special studies and surveys; attend meetings and training classes and make presentations.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental health science or closely related field OR possess alternate qualifications per California Code of Regulations.

Knowledge of - General principles of environmental quality control, sanitation and public health; principles of chemistry, biology, microbiology and environmental health sciences; advanced math including algebra, geometry and statistical analysis; proper sampling procedures for laboratory analysis; relevant scientific and technical terminology.

Skill/Ability to - Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and technical documents; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate and explain technical and legal terms to people from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use patience, tact and courtesy to deal with people under various circumstances; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, memos, and letters; give and follow complex verbal and written instructions; make scale drawings and plot plans; determine alternative solutions to complex problems and select the most appropriate solution; coordinate work with others; adjust to changes in workload; establish priorities and meet deadlines; read and understand operational and mechanical procedures of source sampling equipment.

License/Certificate - A letter from the State Department of Health Services stating that you can meet minimum standards for admission to the registration examination within two years MUST be submitted prior to a hiring interview. For information on obtaining this letter contact the State Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program, P.O. Box 997413, Sacramento, CA, 95899-7413, (916) 449-5663, or visit their website at



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