Environmental Health Specialist II

COUNTY OF MENDOCINO · Ukiah, CA · 3 wk ago

Healthcare$20k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Position The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium. The current vacancy is in Ukiah.

Responsibilities

Meets with and/or advises the public, contractors, business representatives, etc., concerning public health and environmental issues, including: explaining applicable laws, regulations and fees; responding via letter, telephone and personal inquiry; assisting in completing hazardous materials business plans.
Investigates reports/complaints, including: collecting evidence at potential environmental crime scenes; taking samples of food, soil and water for laboratory analysis; reviewing analytical lab reports to determine if further investigation is needed; preparing reports; issuing notices of violation; making referrals; and forwarding information to law enforcement agencies or legal officials.
Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, analyzes and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports; and relays and interprets administrative decisions, policies and instructions.
Reviews and approves annual underground storage tank operations certificate submissions and other public health and environmental documents, certificates, reports, etc.
Investigates complaints of illegal handling, storage, disposal or release of hazardous materials.
Makes sure coastal projects meet County requirements for water and septic services.
Reviews applications, issues permits and conducts field inspections related to handling and treatment of hazardous materials; underground storage tanks, well construction, destruction and repair; and other projects under the division's jurisdiction.
Reviews applications and building plans and conducts construction inspections of new or remodeled food facilities and public pools and spas.
Inspects public food facilities, small public water systems and public pools and spas for compliance with state health laws and regulations; issues written reports identifying violations and compliance requirements.
Reviews quarterly monitoring reports of small public water systems for compliance with state regulations.
Reviews and approves plans for new small public water systems, septic systems, new and remodeled food facilities, and new and remodeled public pools and spas for compliance with state regulations.
Conducts inspections of housing units to locate vermin, vectors, refuse, poor water quality and other health and safety concerns; follows up to assure compliance and/or refer cases to law enforcement agencies or legal entities.
Responds to hazardous material and hazardous waste releases and discharges.
Drafts guidelines and procedures for underground storage tank permit compliance per state and federal laws.
Reviews and implements new laws and regulations.
Develops workshops and educational classes, plans curriculum, makes presentations and/or oversees examination process.
Issues legal notices or abatement letters for violations of regulations; conducts follow-up investigations and inspections.
Reviews environmental impact reports for compliance with State and County environmental and public health laws and regulations.
Performs various studies and prepares reports related to environmental health issues.
Maintains and calibrates equipment and meters, including: scheduling maintenance; and taking inventory of supplies and equipment.
Updates and maintains computer database information and related documents, records and files.
Issues citations for violations of public health laws and regulations.
Maintains and upgrades knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, meetings and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.
Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, including 30 semester units of basic sciences, or equivalent from a four-year college in Biology, Environmental Health, or related field; and One (1) year of progressively responsible related experience; or, when possessing California Registered Health Specialist or A combination of higher education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses And Certifications: Valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in the State of California Valid driver's license

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues; Basic principles of physical, biological and social science as related to public health and environmental quality control; Methods and techniques of inspecting and making investigations of hazardous material handlers, facilities and criminal violations; Microbiology, chemistry, mathematics, statistical analysis, hydraulics, hydrology, science soil morphology and physics; Vector control measures; Proper food handling procedures; Proper design and operation of pumps, piping, valves, filter and other equipment associated with pools and spas; Nature, generation, use, treatment, storage, disposal, release and clean up of hazardous materials and waste; Design and operation of fuel delivery stations; Hydraulics associates with sewage systems; Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; Internal departmental policies and procedures; External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment; All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job; Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
Skill: In Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; Using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information; Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner; Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, and two-way radio base stations.

Benefits