Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Alamedacountysheriff; Alameda (CA); Presencial; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan

12 paid holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Child Care Resources

Resumo da oferta

A local government agency in California is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to conduct inspections and enforce health regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring health codes for various facilities, performing inspections, and submitting reports to supervisors. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant certificate and a degree in environmental health science, ensuring compliance with state health standards. Join a diverse workforce dedicated to community well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualificações

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in environmental health science.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct inspections and investigations to enforce health and safety codes.
• Maintain surveillance for assigned program areas and perform routine inspections.
• Submit completed inspection reports and consult with supervisors.

Conhecimentos

Principles and practices of environmental health

Sanitary food production and handling

Conducting environmental health inspections

Effective writing and communication

Formação académica

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university

Descrição da oferta de emprego

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, conducts inspections and investigations to enforce applicable state health and safety codes, regulations, and local ordinances; and performs related work as required. Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to, retail food facilities, consumer protection, public swimming pools/spas, public water systems, on‑site sewage disposal/treatment systems, housing, recreational areas, institutions, work sites, solid waste, medical waste, hazardous materials, vector control, and public health nuisances.

Incumbents are typically assigned to a geographical area or a specific program, where they are responsible for maintaining disciplinary surveillance for assigned program areas, conducting routine inspections of all facilities on inventory, investigating disease outbreaks, and responding to complaints as they arise.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, the Section Chief, or the Director, incumbents submit all completed inspection reports, records, correspondence, and daily activity reports for review. Additional responsibilities include consulting with supervisors concerning technical matters, policy interpretation, and legal action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in environmental health science or a closely related field.
• Valid California driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Principles and practices of environmental health, including water supply, sewage disposal and treatment, refuse disposal, housing, recreational and industrial sanitation, vector control, and land use.
• Principles and practices relating to sanitary food production, processing, and handling.
• Principles of zoonoses and control of rodents and arthropod vectors.
• Techniques of conducting environmental health inspections, preparing risk assessments, and enforcing relevant laws.
• Provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, other statutes and regulations pertaining to environmental health.
• Explain and interpret rules, regulations, and laws.
• Establish effective working relationships with others.
• Write and communicate effectively.
• Read and interpret structural plans and blueprints.

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans, among other benefits. A summary list of available benefits is as follows:

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (optional dependent coverage)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care, Adoption Assistance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program (Guaranteed Ride Home)
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g., at‑work fitness, incentive programs, gym membership discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone discounts)
• Child Care Resources
• First‑United Services Credit Union

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.