ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I (TEMPORARY)

Los Angeles County (CA) • Los Angeles, CA

71d

About The Position

As a trainee, learns techniques for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or educational institution approved by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH) or an educational institution of collegiate grade approved by the American Council on Education
• A letter from the California State Department of Public Health verifying eligibility to work as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee, dated no earlier than 30 months from the date of application.
• A valid California Class C Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, or PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing or assisting in gathering and preparing information for various reports, correspondence or presentations.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Learns to conduct periodic inspections of food establishments and restaurants for proper sanitary conditions by reviewing and observing to ensure that food is unspoiled, properly labeled, stored, handled, and protected from contaminants.
• Reviews and observes utensil washing and sanitizing procedures by testing water temperatures and cleaning agents and facilities to ensure that these meet Federal, State, and local legal requirements.
• Ensures that food equipment, such as stoves, and refrigerators, and other cooking equipment and appliances are clean and in good repair.
• Learns to conduct investigations of complaints concerning the infestation of rodents, and inspects by examining premises for evidence of infestation such as telltale signs and avenues of entry and placing poisons.
• Learns to conduct investigations of complaints regarding improper disposal of garbage, rubbish and sewage, and other unsanitary conditions in buildings, dwellings and retail food or other establishments by conducting inspections of premises for adequate disposal facilities.
• Learns to conduct investigations concerning the disposal of garbage, rubbish and sewage under public health laws by inspecting the collection trucks, sanitary landfills, recycle sites, and refuse transfer stations used by private residential refuse collectors operating in unincorporated areas and contract cities to ensure that collection trucks are in good repair, properly covered and no spillage, and that landfills, recycle sites, and refuse transfer stations do not provide insect or rodent harborage or emit excessive odors or dust.
• Meets with community groups within an assigned area and attempts to establish rapport for the purpose of solving problems related to environmental health.
• Learns to participate in prosecution of environmental sanitation cases of non-compliance with public health laws and regulations by preparing evidence such as meat samples and the findings of laboratory technicians who conducted the tests, completing inspection forms, attending office hearings, conferring with city or the district attorney, and testifying in court as a representative of the Department of Public Health.
• Maintains records of work performed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees