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Perform the most complex and specialized work in the regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interpret the more complex and specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies.
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Lead and train subordinate staff in various aspects of environmental health programs; conduct trainings and develop training and guidance materials; assist staff in the interpretation of complex regulatory requirements.
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May coordinate and standardize program activities; assist in program planning and monitoring, including appraising the effectiveness of departmental programs; making recommendations on policies, procedures, and regulations related to specific programs, then implement as directed.
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Draft proposed regulations or procedures related to the program areas assigned.
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Inspect and evaluate restaurants and other retail food establishments, public bathing, spa, and other recreational and institutional facilities that are of a more complex nature; provide food handling education and other relevant public health and sanitation information; and participate in state-mandated food recalls.
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Conduct more complex site evaluations of proposed developments, including soils testing, to determine site capability for sewage disposal; evaluate submitted designs and proposed septic systems relative to site conditions; evaluate feasibility of proposed subdivisions and set conditions for approval; and recommend approval or denial of variances and appeals.
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Evaluate existing sewage disposal and water treatment installations and facilities for regulatory compliance that are of a complex nature; evaluate need for expansion or replacement of treatment systems; evaluate well sites and well construction for code compliance and acceptance as domestic water supply; and test and assess public drinking water portability.
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Evaluate solid waste handling and disposal facilities; review and recommend approval of or note exceptions to engineering reports regarding construction, operation, monitoring, and closure/post closure maintenance and use; and respond to complaints and inquiries from the public regarding solid waste handling and disposal.
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May conduct plan checks of a higher level of complexity.
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Participate in environmental review process of assigned projects of a higher degree of difficulty; identify and evaluate concerns regarding discretionary entitlement applications of a complex nature; process environmental assessment questionnaires and environmental impact reports; provide information regarding public health and sanitation issues involved in projects to proponents, the public, and public hearing bodies.
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Conduct site assessments as part of environmental review process; develop recommendations for approval or denial; make environmental health findings to County Planning Department and draft comments as opinion from Environmental Health Division; and represent the Division in public hearings as directed.
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Inspect and evaluate facilities that handle hazardous materials; review hazardous materials business plans for regulatory compliance; inspect above ground containers and underground storage tanks; and approve plans for and monitor underground storage tank removal and installation.
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Conduct investigations and assessments of a higher level of complexity and respond to complaints involving issues of environmental health and sanitation; work with affected parties in resolution of problems and issues; prepare cases of a more complex nature for referral to the District Attorney or conduct immediate enforcement actions; and coordinate with other County divisions and departments and other public agencies and jurisdictions to protect public health.
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Provide information to the public regarding more complex environmental health and sanitation issues and respond to questions and inquiries in the office, by telephone, in person at field sites, or through educational presentations; prepare staff and regulatory reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain appropriate and accurate files and records.
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Coordinate activities with other agencies and groups; inform interested parties of recent developments in the program areas assigned.
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Provide information regarding household hazardous waste; respond to hazardous materials release/threatened release and provide technical assistance to emergency response team; and respond to complaints from public regarding hazardous materials/waste storage, use, or disposal in business, institutional, or private residential settings.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
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Perform related duties as assigned.