A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The recruitment will remain open until filled.
The County of Riverside Environmental Health Department is currently recruiting for multiple Environmental Health Specialists:
Environmental Health Specialist I $63,546.87 - $98,363.36 Annually
Environmental Health Specialist II $74,560.72 - $102,297.52 Annually
Environmental Health Specialist III $78,625.04 - $112,019.44 Annually
Selected candidates will be assigned to offices located in Riverside, Corona, Murrieta, Hemet and the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs and Indio).
Incumbents will conduct specialized studies, inspections and investigations involved with the planning and enforcement of complex environmental health laws and regulations. Candidates selected can also expect to provide electronic reports on inspections. Divisions may include District Environmental Services, Hazardous Materials, Land Use/Water Resources, and Local Enforcement Agency.
To Qualify: Candidates for the Environmental Health Specialist position are required to possess the following (further details are listed under the Minimum Qualification section below).
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A valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee OR a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health (please attach to your application).
Work Schedule: This position requires office or field work with either a 5/40, 9/80 or 4/10 schedule. A 5/40 schedule offers five days a week. With a 9/80 schedule, you'll work nine-hour days for nine days over two weeks, with one day off every other week. And, a 4/10 schedule offering four days at ten-hours with three-day weekends.
The Environmental Health Specialist I is a natural progression to Environmental Health Specialist II, which in turn leads to Environmental Health Specialist III. To advance, employees need a satisfactory performance evaluation, meet experience and educational requirements, and pass the state-administered Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) exam. If these criteria aren't met within 36 months, employees may return to their previous County position or be released before the end of their probationary period.
Meet the Team:
The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.
ALL LEVELS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which included coursework that enables the applicant to meet the Registered Environmental Health Specialist minimum educational standards prescribed by the California Department of Public Health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I $63,546.87 - $98,363.36 Annually
To learn more about the Environmental Health Specialist I classification - click here.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. The letter must be issued within the last 30 months to be considered valid. Visit the California Department of Public Health to learn more about obtaining a Letter of Eligibility.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II $74,560.72 - $102,297.52 Annually
To learn more about the Environmental Health Specialist II Classification click here.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III $78,625.04 - $112,019.44 Annually
To learn more about the Environmental Health Specialist III - click here.
Experience: One year of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist II with the County of Riverside.
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License/Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (All Levels):
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Physical Requirements: Independent body mobility to stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven ground or wet, slippery floors at construction sites, retail food, public pools, mobile home parks, composting facilities, landfills and large excavated areas, manufacturing plants, and hazardous materials handling/storing facilities; upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves; manual dexterity to hand-write and use personal computers; corrected vision to read standard text, labels, color change indication test papers, monitoring equipment display screens, and computer screens.
Additional Physical Requirements for incumbents assigned to the Hazardous Materials Program: Strength to move 55-gallon drums of materials (with drum dolly); strength to lift and carry tools or personal protection and test equipment up to 25 pounds in weight; physical capability to wear personal protective equipment including Level A, B, C and D suits and cartridge respirator; ability to lift materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
Environmental Requirements: Will be required to work in an office and all types of field environments, be exposed to inclement weather conditions, and enter and perform work in establishments which may have nudity, sexually explicit pictures and literature; come in contact with materials/wastes including odors and fumes from various industrial processes, cleaning solvents, chlorine, and insecticides; ability to tolerate very hot and cold temperatures, walk or stand for extended periods of time with no rest, walk over rough terrain, work at heights higher than 10 feet, and bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; ability to use stomach and lower back to support the body when lifting.
Knowledge of: The principles of physical, biological, chemical, and social sciences used in environmental health and safety; functions and operations of related governmental agencies and community organizations; state and local laws and regulations governing environmental health and public health; penal code provisions relating to public health nuisances; methods and techniques of investigating, inspecting, and obtaining compliance where corrections are necessary; environmental research and statistical methods; principles and practices of environmental health and safety; principles of environmental planning and management.
Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; plan, organize and carry out research, analyze and evaluate data, and make recommendations based on findings; detect public health hazards and conditions which violate public health and safety laws, ordinances and regulations and secure their correction through education, voluntary compliance or legal enforcement; instruct in the methods and procedures of environmental health and safety inspections and correction of violative conditions; interpret public health needs and goals to others; use a personal computer and software programs.
Incumbents assigned to the Hazardous Materials Program will be required to obtain the following certifications:
Within 180 days:
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State required International Code Council (ICC) California Underground Storage Tank Certification
Within 12 months:
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40 hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) courses
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Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Certification
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First Aid Training (including CPR)
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PC 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure Certification
Within 36 months:
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160-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
