Environmental Health Specialist ; Temporary

Position/Program Information

Exam Number
: PH5670G

First Day Of Filing
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Beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

Type Of Recruitment
:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Position Information
:
As a trainee, learn techniques for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations.

Classification Standards
:
Under close administrative and technical supervision, positions allocable to this class receive a maximum of two years of extensive formal and on-the-job training in techniques and procedures for conducting environmental health inspections, investigations, and enforcement, and application of these techniques and procedures in the field, in compliance with Federal, State, and County public health laws, and with policies and procedures governing the environmental health program.

• Attend formal training sessions to receive instruction in environmental management principles, methods, and techniques and orientation to the organization, departmental policies, and procedures of the Environmental Health Program.
• Learn 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.
• Review and observe 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.
• Ensure that food equipment, such as stoves, refrigerators, and other cooking equipment and appliances are clean and in good repair.
• Conduct investigations of complaints concerning the infestation of rodents and inspect premises for evidence of infestation and placement of poisons.
• 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 inspecting premises for adequate disposal facilities.
• 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 in unincorporated areas and contract cities to ensure that collection trucks are in good repair, properly covered, no spillage, and that landfills, recycle sites, and refuse transfer stations do not provide insect or rodent harborage or emit excessive odors or dust.
• Meet with community groups within an assigned area and attempt to establish rapport for the purpose of solving problems related to environmental health.
• 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 the city or district attorney, and testifying in court as a representative of the Department of Public Health.
• Maintain records of work performed.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or educational institution approved by the California State Department of Public Health (CSDPH) or a collegiate grade institution 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.

3 – Moderate. Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10‑25 pounds.

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