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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Public Health

Eureka, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental Health Specialist I/II position within the Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health. This role is responsible for protecting public health by regulating onsite wastewater treatment systems, water wells, and educating the public on safe drinking water practices.

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Responsibilities

Educate the public on onsite wastewater treatment, water wells, and safe drinking water

Inspect wastewater systems and water wells for compliance with regulations

Investigate citizen complaints about water quality or sewage releases

Document findings and communicate results to the public

Inspect regulated solid waste handling facilities

Investigate citizen complaints about drinking water quality or sewage releases

Receive cross-training in other Environmental Health

Perform regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interprets the more specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies related to an assigned program area

Inspect retail food establishments, as defined by State statute for compliance to applicable health codes; instructs food serving workers in the proper handling of food; investigates reported cases of foodborne illness

Inspect organized camps, adult and juvenile correctional facilities, and body art facilities for compliance with public health laws; documents violations of public health and environmental regulations and pursues compliance through education and enforcement strategies

Conduct inspections of proposed and existing on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS); issues permits for OWTS and completes final construction and operational inspections such systems

Issue permits for the installation, modification and closure of underground storage tanks; ensures that State guidelines are followed; identifies areas where unauthorized releases have occurred; documents site conditions

Review information and make recommendations regarding potable water supply requirements in relation to land division projects and residential development in the County

Perform inspections of small water systems; visually inspect for conformance with applicable codes and regulations; take water samples and interpret laboratory results; communicate lab results and explain disinfection requirements if necessary

Inspect public swimming pools and spas for conformance with codes and regulations; take and interpret water samples; inspect construction detail and proper use and maintenance of filters and chemicals

Investigate animal bite cases and recommend medical follow-up when needed; collaborate with medical health professionals, participate in rabies and other clinics to educate the public on protection from diseases transmitted by animals

Conduct inspections and investigations related to public health communicable disease investigations, included but not limited to, rabies, foodborne illness, and West Nile virus

Collect environmental samples for laboratory evaluation and assessment of existing contamination in accordance with best practices or quality assurance plans; and, interpret results

Perform plan review and approval of food facilities, body art facilities, commercial swimming pool and spa facilities, OWTS, and water wells

Prepare comprehensive reports related to inspections, investigations, and studies completed in the assigned program area

Provide general information to the regulated community and public regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints from the public regarding division activities and programs

Compile data for and prepare a variety of records and reports related to environmental health investigations, inspections, studies, and projects

Participate in community education and public information efforts

Maintain files, databases, and records related to documented violations and enforcement investigations; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence

Perform related duties as assigned

Inspect, permit, investigate and enforce upon hazardous materials facilities for conformance with regulations and statute

Qualification

Registered Environmental Health SpecialistEnvironmental sanitation principlesInspectionEnforcementInvestigative techniquesSamplingAnalysisCustomer service skillsMathematical computationsReport writingField-testing equipmentCommunication skills

Required

Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations

Level I: possession of a letter confirming acceptance by the California Department of Public Health to work as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee

Level II: possession of a registration by the State of California as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental health, sanitation, or a related field

Level I: one (1) year of experience providing support to an environmental health or related program

Level II: two (2) years of experience equivalent to the Environmental Health Specialist I and registration as an Environmental Health Specialist with the State of California