Environmental Health Specialist Trainee-Food and Housing Division-26470507FHD
About The Position
Environmental Health Specialist Trainees protect the environment, public health, and safety of San Diego County residents through permit, inspection, consultation, planning, investigation and enforcement activities in a wide variety of program areas. Environmental Health Specialist Trainees receive on-the-job training to perform basic inspections and investigations for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The Food and Housing Division (FHD) is responsible for protecting the public from disease, health threats, safety hazards, and nuisances as they relate to food, housing, public swimming pools, and body art facilities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 30 semester units of core science coursework and laboratories as specified by California Department of Public Health.
- 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. This letter is required at time of application.
- Applicants must attach a copy of their official or unofficial college or university complete transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency certification.
- Background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
Nice To Haves
- If applicants previously applied for Environmental Health Specialist Trainee for the County of San Diego and attached an evaluation letter which is still considered valid, and college or university transcripts to their master profile, then they may by-pass this requirement.
- If applicants previously applied and did not possess the evaluation letter but have since obtained it, it must be attached to the current application.
Responsibilities
- Permit, inspection, consultation, planning, investigation and enforcement activities in a wide variety of program areas.
- Perform basic inspections and investigations for compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 4.90% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.90% Market Adjustment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
