NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Environmental Health Specialist I-II-III - Land Use, Solid/Med Waste & Body Art (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$7,579.87/mo - $11,778/mo
0+ years expSan Mateo County Health is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III. The role involves applying technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to ensure a safe and healthful environment through education, monitoring, and enforcement across various program areas.
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Responsibilities
Perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities in assigned program areas
Review and apply relevant laws, regulations, and ordinances
Provide instructions for correction of violations
Investigate and resolve citizen complaints
Advise and instruct individuals, businesses, and contractors on environmental health requirements
Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondence
Work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve program objectives
Qualification
Required
Possession of a current 'Trainee Certification Letter' from the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program for Environmental Health Specialist I
Possession of a California Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) for Environmental Health Specialist II and III
A bachelor's degree which has included a minimum of 30 semester units of basic sciences for Environmental Health Specialist I
One year of experience in general inspections and investigations in the environmental health field for Environmental Health Specialist II
Two years of journey level experience in environmental health inspections and investigations for Environmental Health Specialist III
Knowledge of principles of biological and physical sciences
Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental health sanitation
Knowledge of techniques of environmental health inspection, investigation and control
Knowledge of general community health problems and governmental programs designed to control or alleviate them
Knowledge of research, evaluation and statistical methods
Knowledge of laws, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health in California
Knowledge of provisions of the Penal Code relating to public nuisances
Ability to interpret laws, regulations and data
Ability to define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations
Ability to advise and instruct others in the principles of sanitation and environmental health
Ability to enforce local ordinances and state law
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to keep complex and accurate records
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Ability to speak effectively and communicate in situations requiring instruction and persuasion
Ability to represent the division as an expert in area of specialty
Ability to assist in the training and orientation of new personnel
Preferred
Experience conducting regulatory, health-based inspections
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues in understandable terms
Skilled in preparing concise, well-organized reports and correspondence
Effective at balancing independent work with teamwork
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of water well siting, construction, water treatment, soil science, hydrogeology, septic system design, and construction drawings for Land Use candidates
Knowledge of the California Health & Safety, California Code of Regulations, Public Resources Codes and County ordinances pertaining to Solid Waste, Medical Waste, and Body Art programs
Experience using CalRecycle's Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) portal is a plus
Benefits
Health and wellness to financial security
Wellness and professional development programs
Federal Social Security system
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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