Environmental Health Specialist (Entry/Journey) DOQ
About The Position
The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Environmental Health Services, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Public Works, Parks and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, land use planning, transportation and recreation. The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas: The Consumer Protection Program, which includes food facilities, pools & spas, body art, and public events The Technical Services Program, which includes drinking water wells, septic systems, and solid waste handling and disposal The Hazardous Materials Program, which includes aboveground and underground storage tanks, hazardous materials & hazardous waste management, and emergency response. The Department of Resource Management is seeking candidates that have experience performing tasks related to a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations or have the desire to learn. This opening may be filled at the Entry or Journey level depending on qualifications. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur in the department. The Environmental Health Specialist (Entry) will learn how to and conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations. As an Environmental Health Specialist (Entry) you would review plans and reports, prepare written records, process permits, and assist the public by providing information to ensure compliance and enforcement of regulations specific to Environmental Health and Safety. This entry level class is in training to qualify for testing and registration as an Environmental Health Specialist with the State of California. The Environmental Health Specialist (Journey) will work independently under general direction of the Environmental Health Supervisor to provide enforcement and consultation for a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations. As an Environmental Health Specialist (Journey) you would conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations, processing permits and providing information to the public to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and regulations.
Requirements
- Environmental Health Specialist (Entry): Must have a current evaluation letter, from the State of California, Department of Health Services, stating certification for employment as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee, which includes possession of a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter). No experience required.
- Environmental Health Specialist (Journey): A Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter). One (1) year of experience at the level of Environmental Health Specialist (Entry).
- Must be registered with the State of California as Registered Environmental Health Specialist, in accordance with Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter) of the California Health and Safety Code.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates that have experience performing tasks related to a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations or have the desire to learn.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations.
- Review plans and reports.
- Prepare written records.
- Process permits.
- Assist the public by providing information to ensure compliance and enforcement of regulations specific to Environmental Health and Safety.
- Provide enforcement and consultation for a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur in the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
