Environmental Health Specialist I

Public Health Department Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) I Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) I perform health inspections in specialized programs such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, and Insect and Rodent Vector Control. Duties include inspecting properties and establishments for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations; investigating citizens' complaints; issuing correction notices; monitoring corrective or cleanup activities; assisting in preparation of legal actions and prosecuting offenders of environmental health laws; and assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga. Street Vending Education and Enforcement Street Vending Education and Enforcement coordinates with the community as well as city and county code enforcement agencies to ensure that street food vendors are in compliance with state and local laws, regulations and ordinances. Key responsibilities for these positions may include: Educate street vendors and the public regarding laws and regulations for the safe handling of food sold to the public. Enforce California Health and Safety Code regarding safe food handling practices. Embargo food when it is determined that the food is unsafe or not from an approved source. Investigate non-permitted street vending activities throughout San Bernardino County in cooperation with county and city code enforcement. Participate with code enforcement staff during enforcement activities. Through applicable Memorandums of Understanding, work with cities to assist them with education and enforcement of non-permitted street vending activities to ensure food safety and address the public health and safety concerns associated with street vending. Enforce provisions of the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) related to mobile food facilities, temporary food facilities and compact mobile food operations as well as other related and applicable sections of CalCode. Excellent Benefits The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. Conditions of Employment Work Schedule: May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call. Street Vending Education and Enforcement Work Schedule: Incumbents hired into Street Vending Education and Enforcement positions are required to work evenings, weekends, and on-call. 4-10 work schedule may be permitted. Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process. Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Promotion: EHS I incumbents are eligible to promote to EHS II after receipt of a satisfactory work progress report and obtaining 12 months of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Incumbents must qualify for promotion within 24 months or be terminated. Certification*: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time of application. *Note: For more information on how to obtain a valid certificate of registration as an REHS issued by the CDPH, please visit the CDPH website. The ideal incumbent will possess at least one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience** performing the duties of an REHS in a public agency. **Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr