Registered Environmental Health Specialist
About The Position
In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations to make a positive impact for the Berkeley community. You will be responsible for conducting inspections of private and public properties, interpreting sanitary regulations, and investigating complaints for possible health regulation violations. As a trusted member of the team, you'll work independently to plan inspections, prepare reports and presentations of your findings, and follow up with recommendations or citations. You will also collaborate with City and agency partners, and you may help provide instruction or project direction for new staff members. Berkeley is one of just three cities in California with an independent local health jurisdiction. Part of our Health, Housing, and Community Services Department, the Environmental Health Division administers programs in Food Safety, Vector Control, Noise Control, Tobacco Licensing, Cannabis, Recreational Health, Water Quality, and Body Art.
Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in environmental health, sanitation or a related biological field.
- Registration by the State of California as an Environmental Health Specialist
- Valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Nice To Haves
- State certification in pesticide use and safety and vertebrate vector control is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conducting inspections of private and public properties
- Interpreting sanitary regulations
- Investigating complaints for possible health regulation violations
- Planning inspections
- Preparing reports and presentations of findings
- Following up with recommendations or citations
- Collaborating with City and agency partners
- Providing instruction or project direction for new staff members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
