Environmental Health Specialist II

Essential Job Functions Conducts periodic inspections of food establishments and restaurants to ensure legal compliance and to promote environmental health by making observations to see that food is unadulterated, properly labeled, refrigerated, stored, handled, and protected from contaminants. Reviews and observes utensil washing and sanitizing procedures by testing water temperatures and cleaning agents to ensure that these meet Federal, State, and local legal requirements. Ensures that food equipment such as stoves, refrigerators, and other cooking equipment and appliances are clean and in good repair and takes appropriate enforcement action; completes reports of areas in violation. Investigates complaints concerning the infestation of rodents and insects by looking for evidence of infestation such as telltale signs and avenues of entry, placing poisons, recommending corrective measures, and taking appropriate enforcement action. Conducts periodic inspections and investigates complaints concerning the improper disposal of garbage, rubbish, and sewage and other unsanitary conditions in building, multiple and single family dwellings, and retail food or other establishments by conducting inspections of premises for adequate disposal facilities, such as covered bins to prevent insect and rodent infestation; recommends corrective measures and takes appropriate enforcement action. Conducts specialized technical inspections and investigations to prevent and control consumer fraud in the retail marketing and sale of food under public health laws and regulations concerned with adulteration, mislabeling, and false advertising of food; meets with concerned parties to discuss correction of deficiencies and to obtain compliance through appropriate enforcement action. Initiates and participates in prosecution of environmental health cases of non-compliance with public health laws and regulations by completing investigation reports, securing evidence, taking and collecting photographs, and preparing cases for prosecution; initiates and attends office hearings, and confers with city or the District Attorney. Participates in communicable disease investigations related to environmental health. Ensures that establishments being inspected have obtained a current public health license or permit; ensures that establishments receive and post a grade/score card. Maintains rapport with community organizations and may serve as a member of the organization’s formal structure to provide guidance on environmental health related problems. Testifies in court as the investigating officer for the Department of Health Services, as needed. Requirements Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health. Valid California Class C Driver License required to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Class 3 – Moderate: standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10‑25 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Fair Chance Employer Statement The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether a candidate’s conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles