ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections, investigations, surveys and special studies to determine compliance with state and local health codes and regulations.
• Processes permit applications and issues permits related to water systems, water wells, solid waste sites, garbage franchise districts, housing, septic systems, sewage treatment plants, special event food facilities and related activities.
• Serves as subject matter resource to other professional staff providing specialized knowledge and recommending solutions to complex problems that are consistent with program goals.
• Investigates complaints and evaluates effectiveness of program operations; determines problem areas, collects and analyzes data and recommends systemic solutions.
• Prepares written reports, memoranda and correspondence; as directed, drafts and finalizes specialty program manuals, grant applications, procedures, and forms.
• Assigns, reviews and coordinates the work of Specialist level staff including monitoring timely completion of workload, answering technical and procedural questions, reviewing work methods and products, and training employees.

Requirements

• Thorough Knowledge Of Federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures governing environmental health.
• Principles, methods, technology and equipment applied in inspection, analysis, and enforcement of environmental health regulation.
• Working Knowledge Of Relevant technical knowledge of engineering, chemistry, microbiology, biology, epidemiology, hydrology and geology pertaining to specialty area.
• Some Knowledge Of Basic principles and practices of personnel management including training, motivation, and workload scheduling.
• Skills And Ability To Write effectively to prepare complex written reports, record inspection/investigation findings, and initiate appropriate correspondence and memoranda.
• Speak effectively to individuals and groups from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Define problem areas, collect, analyze and evaluate technical data and use findings to develop recommendations and policy proposals.
• Provide technical guidance, lead, train and plan work of others.
• Establish and maintain effective relations with government officials, the public, business and community representatives and other employees.

Qualifications

• Experience: Two years performing the duties in a class comparable to an Environmental Health Specialist II with Monterey County.
• Education: Completion of all core courses leading to a Master's degree in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or closely related field.
• Experience: One year performing a full range of duties in general environmental health inspections and enforcement actions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish.