Environmental Health Assistant
Environmental Health Department
Recruitment #0324-RA0300-TM
| Approximate Salary | $20.08 - $24.40/hour |
|---|---|
| Opening Date | 3/11/2024 09:34:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 3/25/2024 11:59:00 PM |
| Employment Type |
Temporary
|
| Analyst | Amber Larieau |
Introduction
This examination is being given to fill one full time temporary vacancy in the Environmental Health department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Receives training in assisting Environmental Health Department professional staff in a variety of environmental health investigations, inspections and enforcement activities; learns to detect routine violations; may be assigned to any of the environmental health program areas while learning to perform semi-skilled and technical work as needed and directed.
- Assists professional staff with routine sanitation inspections, pollution surveys, well and septic inspections, underground tank removals, and other environmental health activities; may issue permits as authorized.
- Assists professional staff with field investigations to determine compliance with applicable codes; assists with the preparation and issuance of compliance orders.
- Assists professional staff in gathering data, information, and materials; learns to collect water, soil, or other environmental samples and deliver them to the laboratory for testing.
- Assists professional staff in the preparation of studies and reports; assists with routine recordkeeping, data entry, and other clerical activities.
- Provides routine information to the public regarding health ordinances, regulatory requirements and other matters pertaining to environmental health regulations and compliance; performs public health and outreach activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a high school diploma,
G.E.D., or equivalent.
Experience: Six months of technical support or public contact work in a public health, environmental services, or other regulatory setting.
Substitution: Completion of fifteen college semester (or equivalent) units, including at least six units in physical or biological sciences, may be substituted for the required experience.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic biology, chemistry and mathematics; basic methods of interviewing and gathering information; basic principles of public relations; basic principles and areas of environmental health.
ABILITY
Learn and apply specific laws and regulations; assist professional staff in general environmental health activities, including the proper collection of samples for laboratory analysis; gather general information, maintain basic records, and prepare routine reports; make visual observations and accurately report results; follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, including other staff and the general public.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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