Environmental Health Supervisor

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tulare, Health and Human Services Agency, Visalia, seeks a leader to plan, supervise, and evaluate environmental health staff within environmental quality control. You will advise on laws, regulations, and policies, and help develop new programs and procedures to protect public health.

Role supports field staff, EH Specialists and Dairy Inspectors, with complex problems and enforcement guidance. Eligibility includes a relevant degree and state certifications where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, science, agriculture or related field.
• Alternative qualifications may apply per Title 17, Article 1, Section 7941.
• Three years as a registered environmental health specialist or dairy inspector.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate environmental health staff.
• Advise on interpretation and application of laws, ordinances, regulations and policies.
• Develop and implement programs and procedures.
• Instruct field staff in inspection and enforcement methods.
• Advise and assist EH Specialists and Dairy Inspectors on complex problems.

Skills

Communication

Office equipment

Team coordination

Legal document interpretation

Data analysis

Hazard identification

Policy development

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health/science

Education equivalency per Title 17

Job description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of environmental health staff assigned to an area of environmental quality control programs.
• Advise on the interpretation and application of laws, ordinances, regulations and policies.
• Develop and implement programs and procedures.
• Instruct field staff in uniform methods of inspection and enforcement procedures.
• Advise and assist district Environmental Health Specialists and Dairy Inspectors in dealing with and solving difficult problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, science, agriculture or related fields of science. or

Equivalency for Education

• Possess alternate qualifications per Title 17, Article 1, Section 7941 of the California Administrative Code.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a registered environmental health specialist. OR
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered dairy inspector

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of environmental quality control, sanitation, and public health.
• Principles and practices of supervising and training.
• Principles and practices relating to safe food production, processing, and handling.
• Chemistry, biology, microbiology, geology, hydrology and environmental health sciences sufficient to evaluate food sanitation, air and water emissions, sewage and drinking water systems, solid waste management, land use constraints, and hazardous material issues.
• Advanced math including algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis.
• Federal and State laws and regulations governing environmental quality control, water and land use, public health sanitation, hazardous materials, and solid waste management.

Skill/Ability to

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of a computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Coordinate work assignments of division staff members.
• Read, interpret documents, and apply complex laws and regulations.
• Analyze test results and inspection reports accurately, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations and take effective action.
• Detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards.
• Analyze and make decisions regarding adequacy and effectiveness of proposals regarding site assessment and remediation activities.
• Develop and implement new policies and procedures.
• Perform the most complex and sensitive work, conduct investigations, inspections, and apply appropriate reporting procedure.

For a full list of knowledge, skills/abilities, please see job specification.

License or Certificate

Must have one of the following professional certifications:

• A valid Environmental Health Specialist certificate of registration issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• OR A valid Registered Dairy Inspector certification issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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