NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Environmental Health Specialist I
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$5,365.53/mo - $7,327.67/moThe County of Monterey Health Department’s Environmental Health Bureau is seeking individuals to join a dynamic team of professionals to fill several vacancies for Environmental Health Specialist I. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting inspections, outreach, investigations, and surveys in support of environmental health laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Conducting inspections, outreach, investigations, and surveys in support of Federal, State and local environmental health laws and regulations in an assigned district or specialty area
Responsible for Drinking Water Protection Services, Healthy Housing Services, Hazardous Materials Services, Solid Waste Management Services, Consumer Health Protection Services, and Environmental Health Review (Land Use) Services
Review of subdivisions and lot-ling adjustments; planning projects; administrative, zoning and coastal permits; building permits; regional and long-term planning; and general plan update
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Health, Toxicology or closely related field
Possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Trainee letter issued by the California Department of Health Services
Pursuant to Section 106660 California Health and Safety Code, at the time of application, all applicants must present a current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health which states that the applicant is eligible to begin training in an approved environmental health program
Pursuant to Section 106615 (d) California Health and Safety Code, the Environmental Health Specialist I must meet the minimum education requirements necessary to qualify for State of California Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist – Trainee
Environmental Health Specialist I candidates must possess a letter from the State of California Local Environmental Health Programs Section stating that they meet the minimum educational requirements
The Environmental Health Specialist I must complete all required education, experience and training for and obtain a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, no later than 36 months from date of hire
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Tolerate rodents and insects; such as, rats, mice, and cockroaches; tolerate unsanitary or hazardous conditions; such as, septic failures, accumulated garbage or animal waste
Work with potentially hostile individuals in volatile situations
Enter and perform work in establishments which may expose the incumbent to what may be considered offensive or repugnant sights, sounds, or smells
Work with or around equipment that, if misused, has the potential to present a radiological hazard
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency
Successfully complete background check to include fingerprinting
Preferred
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish
Benefits
Up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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