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Environmental Health Specialist I/II

Mendocino County
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Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Ukiah, CA

$60,403.20 - $80,932.80

Under general supervision the Environmental Health Specialist I performs a variety of basic technical functions to assure compliance with local, state and federal public health and environmental laws and regulations, including: advising the public regarding related matters; investigating complaints; preparing various reports; inspecting facilities; reviewing plans and applications; and issuing permits.


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Environmental Health Specialist I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
 

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; and notification from the California Department of Health Services that candidate has met minimum standards as an environmental health specialist trainee; or, when possessing notification from CA DHS of trainee eligibility, 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 driver's license

 

Key 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 business plans.
  • Investigates routine complaints, including: collecting evidence, taking samples of food, soil and water for laboratory analysis; reviewing analytical lab reports to determine if further investigation is needed; preparing reports; making referrals; and forwarding information to law enforcement or legal officials.
  • Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of 
  • 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 business plans.
  • Investigates routine complaints, including: collecting evidence, taking samples of food, soil and water for laboratory analysis; reviewing analytical lab reports to determine if further investigation is needed; preparing reports; making referrals; and forwarding information to law enforcement or legal officials.
  • Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, 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.
  • Monitors safety procedures and practices at underground storage tank removal and closures.
  • Inspects businesses storing or handling hazardous materials and businesses generating or treating hazardous waste.
  • 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 divisions 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.
  • Approves, processes and comments on various coastal permits, making sure coastal projects meet County requirements for water and septic services.
  • Reviews applications and recommends conditions that must be met; reviews reports that satisfy conditions and notifies senior staff.
  • Reviews building permits and applications and collects information pertaining to application from other agencies.
  • Reviews applications, issues permits and conducts inspections of water wells.
  • With the assistance of senior staff, develops designs for on-site sewage disposal systems in repair situations; reviews mathematical calculations and performs field checks of soil reports and on-site sewage system designs for compliance with state and local laws and regulations; issues permits for construction; inspects construction for compliance with approved design.
  • Collects shellfish samples and sends to state lab for detection of paralytic toxins.
  • Inspects organized camps and special events to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviews hazardous materials business plans for completeness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducts routine inspections of solid waste facilities.
  • Inspects and issues permits for septic tank cleaning and refuse disposal trucks.
  • Drafts guidelines and procedures for underground storage tank permit compliance per state and federal laws.
  • Reviews and implements new laws and regulations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.