Emergency Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee) positions related to homelessness and public health. Under an emergency order, hires may be made for up to 90 days with a pathway to permanent County employment.

As a trainee, you will learn techniques for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations under supervision, with formal training and eventual advancement through the Environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as required by the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS.
• 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 to perform job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training sessions to receive instruction in environmental health principles and program policies.
• Learn to conduct inspections of food establishments and restaurants for proper sanitary conditions.
• Learn to review utensil washing and sanitizing procedures to ensure compliance with laws.
• Drive to various locations to conduct inspections of multi-family housing, restaurants, and food markets.

Education

Bachelor's degree such as Physiological Science, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Public Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental and Occupational Health, Environmental Biology, Biology, Health Science

Job description

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee) positions related to homelessness and public health. Under an emergency order, hires may be made for up to 90 days with a pathway to permanent County employment.

As a trainee, you will learn techniques for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations under supervision, with formal training and eventual advancement through the Environmental