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Description There is currently one (1) Extra Help Senior Environmental Health Specialist position available in the Environmental Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. Only Online Applications will be Accepted. DEFINITION To perform advanced journey level office and field work involving programs of the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department; to perform the more complex environmental health assignments; to serve in a lead capacity over assigned staff; to provide training and advanced technical assistance to assigned staff; uses considerable discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing, planning, and coordinating division projects and tasks; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Environmental Health Manager (Director) and the County Health Officer. Exercises lead supervision over lower level Environmental Health staff. Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs the more complex field and office professional environmental health assignments associated with retail food facilities, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreational health, vector control, housing, air quality and land use.

Provides administrative support to the Environmental Health Manager (Director) by assisting with the coordination of department programs; may function as the Environmental Health Manager (Director) in his/her absence. Participates in and may conduct training of new staff in the environmental programs; identifies training needs. Guides and assists professional staff and provides professional assistance on technical skills and professional responsibilities.

Reviews plans, performs preliminary site evaluations, and issues or rejects permits for the construction of wells, sewage disposal systems, swimming pools and spas, food service facilities, facilities which handle reportable quantities of hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, solid waste facilities, and other facilities which may impact public health; inspects installations for compliance with regulations and approved designs; conducts routine and non-routine inspections of operating facilities. Inspects commercial businesses and residences for compliance to safety and sanitary regulations; enforces health and safety laws and regulations; investigates a variety of complaints. Develops working relationships with the residential and business communities, provides customer service in compliance with departmental policies.

Provides air quality control services by monitoring air pollutants, issuing permits and performing field inspections of pollutant sources; reviews and approves or rejects plans for proposed controlled burns. Prepares and maintains records of inspections and analyzes statistical reports; gathers evidence for appropriate enforcement action by the department; recommends corrective actions, warnings, notices of violations and citations. Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintain appropriate records and prepares reports as required.

Coordinates and/or participates in special programs and projects as assigned. Responds to public requests for assistance, complaints or inquiries in areas of responsibility. Oversees the coordination of assigned activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions and agencies as appropriate.

Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, compiling data for reports, preparing mailings, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist preferably in a Health Department, including one year in a lead capacity.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biological science, chemistry, or a closely related science. Additional Requirements: Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist under the applicable provisions of California law. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Supplemental Information EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. County and division policies and procedures.

Principles, procedures and techniques used in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs. Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to environmental health. Principles of training, supervision, and work coordination.

Principles, techniques and materials used in public health education. Principles of environmental sanitation and sanitary science. Methods of inspection and investigation.

Principles, practices and trends in the field of environmental health and quality, specifically those relating to the food industry, hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, housing, vector control, air quality and land use. Biological and physical sciences, including chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology and mathematics. Communicable diseases and their prevention.

Report and business letter preparation techniques. Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Safe work practices. Public / community relations techniques. Ability to: Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.

Perform the full scope of environmental health and hazardous waste investigations and inspections with minimal guidance and supervision. Perform special assignments and/or administrative support for the Environmental Health Manager (Director). Provide effective training and work coordination of other staff.

Provide instruction, guidance, and consultation in correction of environmental problems. Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports. Effectively represent the department in contacts with the public and other agencies.

Perform mathematical computations with accuracy. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives both off road and on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, communicable disease, pathogenic substances, odors, skin irritants, unusual heights, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, grease/oil. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment.

Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office and/or field inspection duties; traverse uneven terrain; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or handle weights of up to 25 pounds; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document. THE SELECTION PROCESS All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation.

For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The County of Mariposa is an equal opportunity employer committed to an active and effective Equal Employment Opportunity Program. It is the stated policy of the County of Mariposa that all employees, officers, officials, applicants for employment, volunteers, contractors, unpaid interns, and recipients of services shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment and services without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or any other basis protected by law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES The County of Mariposa makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities including an obligation to ensure that only the essential duties of the position are required to be performed.

Individuals with disabilities requiring any accommodations in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Mariposa County Human Resources Office by calling (209) 742-1379 or emailing askhr@mariposacounty.gov. Also, those applicants requiring such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EDUCATION DOCUMENTS If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must attach your transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application

Unofficial transcripts and evaluations are accepted. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.