Detention Officer

About the role

The Environmental Health Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and health of the public and environment in Napa County. They are responsible for conducting routine inspections and investigations of various facilities and sites to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or conduct routine inspections and investigations of food handling and drinking establishments, sewage disposal plants, garbage and waste disposal sites, public schools, public and semipublic buildings, hazardous materials facilities, underground storage tank facilities and swimming pools;
• Five instructions for correction of deficiencies and violations;
• Obtain compliance with law, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health and safety;
• Investigate complaints filed by the public involving environmental health and safety issues;
• Instruct individuals and communities in methods of control;
• Advise food handlers on methods of dish and glass sanitation and personal hygiene;
• Absorb with or inspect labor camps and other group housing to ensure Health and Safety code compliance, and to assure compliance with the Employee Housing Act;
• Participate in infectious disease control investigations;
• Instruct individuals and communities in methods of control of animal carriers of plague, rabies and other transmitted diseases;
• Inspect new land developments and subdivisions and recommend suitable water and sewage installations;
• Assist with or conduct basic inspections and investigations of hazardous waste facilities including underground storage tanks;
• Obtain compliance with laws and ordinances governing hazardous materials;
• Participate as an emergency response team member during hazardous materials incidents within all areas of the County;
• Conduct preliminary surveys and make evaluations of occupational work sites;
• Assist with or conduct studies of the effects of hazardous solids, liquids and air contaminant waste management proposals on human health and the environment;
• Collect samples of soil, liquid and air to evaluate the presence of hazardous contaminants and interpret their results;
• Work with other local, state and federal agencies in determining the effects of hazardous materials on the environment;
• Coordinate activities with other agencies and groups;
• Inform interested parties of recent developments in the programs.

Requirements

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is: experience, equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Health, Environmental Health, or other basic science, which included courses in land use, solid waste management, occupational health and/or toxic substances.

Qualifications

No related experience is required. Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Health, Environmental Health, or other basic science, which included courses in land use, solid waste management, occupational health and/or toxic substances.

Skills

• Understanding, interpreting, and applying laws and regulations;
• Conducting environmental health and safety inspections and investigations;
• Analyzing sanitary conditions and making recommendations for their correction;
• Identifying potential problems or violations and taking corrective action;
• Collecting samples correctly and interpreting lab analysis;
• Responding to emergency spills;
• Conducting hazardous materials studies and preparing recommendations;
• Handling public contact situations and negotiating compliance points;
• Gathering and analyzing data, and drawing sound conclusions;
• Applying pesticides and biological control agents;
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Preparing clear, comprehensive, and concise correspondence and reports;
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Benefits

Napa County offers competitive salaries and benefits for its Public Service Employees. Additional benefits can be found here.

Pay

SALARY - Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

Schedule

Hours of work are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend work as needed.