ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR I
DEFINITION
Under general direction, provides supervision, training, and work coordination for assigned staff; conduct sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of federal, state, county, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; assists with program development and improvement; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry supervisory and fully experienced, advanced working level class in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Incumbents provide supervision, training, and work coordination for Environmental Health Specialists, Environmental Health Technicians, and other staff as assigned. In addition, incumbents conduct investigations in a broad range of Environmental Health areas on an independent basis.
The Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor is distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist, Senior by the assignment of supervisory responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Environmental Health Director or Health Services Director. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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Provides supervision, training, coordination, scheduling, and work evaluations for assigned staff.
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Performs a wide variety of complex environmental health investigations, inspections, permit application reviews, and enforcement work to secure compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation laws and applicableregulations.
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Recommends changes, provides instruction and advice for deficiency and violation corrections.
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Conducts sanitation surveys and confers with local officials on sanitation problems.
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Works with solid waste issues and problems, including illegal garbage dumping.
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Takes water, soil, and waste samples, interpreting data.
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Interprets environmental health laws and regulations for the public and may respond to public inquiries regarding Environmental Health issues and permit procedures.
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Reviews plans for new subdivisions and may conduct on-site inspections to ensure suitable water and sewage facilities.
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Reviews and recommends changes in building plans to comply with Environmental Health regulations and standards.
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Initiates non-compliance legal actions, filing criminal complaints in court, or scheduling an administrative hearing, as appropriate.
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Develops abatement recommendations for environmental health and writes technical reports.
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Prepares correspondence regarding a variety of issues.
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Testifies in court as an expert witness.
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Participates in program planning, development, implementation, and budget development.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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Policies and procedures of the Environmental Health Division and the Health Services Department.
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Program development and implementation principles.
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Laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures governing environmental health inspection and enforcement.
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Chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences.
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Principles and practices of environmental health, including inspection, review, compliance, and consultation methods and practices.
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Functions and operations of state and federal environmental health agencies.
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Sampling techniques and standards.
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Computers and software used in environmental inspections and investigations.
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Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation.
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Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Applicable business equipment and software applications.
Ability to:
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Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.
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Perform a wide variety of most complex environmental health and hazardous waste investigations, inspections, and enforcement.
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Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data, reaching valid conclusions.
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Read, interpret, and apply policies, regulations, and procedures regarding environmental health inspections and compliance.
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Prepare a variety of technical reports.
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Perform research and analytical work.
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Operate a variety of office and technical equipment and computers in the performance of environmental health inspections and investigations.
-
Provide instruction, guidance, and consultation on environmental problems.
-
Effectively represent the Environmental Health Division of the Health Service Department in contacts with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
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Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
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Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections comparable to Environmental Health Specialist Senior with the County of Lake.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR II
DEFINITION
Under general direction, provides supervision, training, and work coordination for assigned staff; conduct sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of federal, state, county, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; assists with program development and improvement; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry fully supervisory and advanced working level class in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Incumbents provide supervision, training, and work coordination for Environmental Health Specialists, Environmental Health Technicians, and other staff as assigned. In addition, incumbents conduct investigations in a broad range of Environmental Health areas on an independent basis.
The Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor II is distinguished from the Environmental Health Supervisor I by generally supervising a broader range of staff. As well as assisting with program and budget development, writing technical reports, preparing correspondence regarding a variety of issues and testifying in court as an expert witness..
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Environmental Health Director or Health Services Director. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
-
Provides supervision, training, coordination, scheduling, and work evaluations for assigned staff.
-
Performs a wide variety of complex environmental health investigations, inspections, permit application reviews, and enforcement work to secure compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation laws and applicableregulations.
-
Recommends changes, provides instruction and advice for deficiency and violation corrections.
-
Conducts sanitation surveys and confers with local officials on sanitation problems.
-
Works with solid waste issues and problems, including illegal garbage dumping.
-
Takes water, soil, and waste samples, interpreting data.
-
Interprets environmental health laws and regulations for the public and may respond to public inquiries regarding Environmental Health issues and permit procedures.
-
Reviews plans for new subdivisions and may conduct on-site inspections to ensure suitable water and sewage facilities.
-
Reviews and recommends changes in building plans to comply with Environmental Health regulations and standards.
-
Initiates non-compliance legal actions, filing criminal complaints in court, or scheduling an administrative hearing, as appropriate.
-
Develops abatement recommendations for environmental health and writes technical reports.
-
Prepares correspondence regarding a variety of issues.
-
Testifies in court as an expert witness.
-
Participates in program planning, development, implementation, and budget development.
-
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
-
Policies and procedures of the Environmental Health Division and the Health Services Department.
-
Program development and implementation principles.
-
Laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures governing environmental health inspection and enforcement.
-
Chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences.
-
Principles and practices of environmental health, including inspection, review, compliance, and consultation methods and practices.
-
Functions and operations of state and federal environmental health agencies.
-
Sampling techniques and standards.
-
Computers and software used in environmental inspections and investigations.
-
Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation.
-
Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
-
Applicable business equipment and software applications.
Ability to:
-
Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.
-
Perform a wide variety of most complex environmental health and hazardous waste investigations, inspections, and enforcement.
-
Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data, reaching valid conclusions.
-
Read, interpret, and apply policies, regulations, and procedures regarding environmental health inspections and compliance.
-
Prepare a variety of technical reports.
-
Perform research and analytical work.
-
Operate a variety of office and technical equipment and computers in the performance of environmental health inspections and investigations.
-
Provide instruction, guidance, and consultation on environmental problems.
-
Effectively represent the Environmental Health Division of the Health Service Department in contacts with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
-
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
-
Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
-
Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
-
Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Public Health.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections comparable to Environmental Health Specialist Senior with the County of Lake and at least one (1) year of experience in management or supervisory capacity.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
