Environmental Health Specialist II/III

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DEFINITION EHS IIUnder general direction, to 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; and to do related work as required.DEFINITION EHS IIIUnder minimal direction, to 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; and to do related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS EHS IIThis is the first registered level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct investigations in a broad range of Environmental Health areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS EHS IIIThis is the fully experienced journey level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct investigations in a broad range of Environmental Health areas. REPORTS TODirector of Environmental Health.CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED EHS IINoneCLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED EHS IIIMay provide some lead direction and project coordination for other staff.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES EHS IIThe following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.Conducts inspections to secure compliance with Federal, State, and local sanitation laws and regulations governing food handling establishments, sewage disposal systems, substandard housing, land use, swimming pools, recreational health, water supply systems, solid waste management, public nuisances, toxic/hazardous waste materials, zoning, underground storage tanks, and other areas.Recommends changes and provides instruction for deficiencies and violations corrections.Advises food handlers and restaurant operators on correct methods of sanitation protection.Conducts investigations of complaints such as public/private sanitation-related nuisances.Conducts sanitation surveys of communities and confers with local officials on sanitation problems.Conducts investigations of insect nuisances or infestations.Works with solid waste issues and problems, including illegal garbage dumping.Makes inspections of public and private recreational facilities and swimming pools.Makes housing inspections to determine health and safety compliance with appropriate laws and standards.Inspects facilities to minimize future health threats.Takes water, sewage, soil, and waste samples and interprets data.Interprets environmental health laws and regulations for the public.Reviews plans for new subdivisions and recommends suitable water and sewage installations.Reviews and recommends changes in building plan to comply with Environmental Health regulations and standards.Conducts on-site evaluations of sewage disposal systems.Conducts studies and evaluates information regarding hazardous materials storage, treatment, disposal, reduction, and reuse.Completes reports of findings.Initiates legal actions resulting from non-compliance by issuing a notice to appear in court, filing a criminal complaint, or scheduling an administrative hearing.Assists with the development of operating rules and ordinances.Makes abatement recommendations and instructs communities in control methods for waste issues.Issues permits for wells, food handling establishments, septic systems, and hazardous and medical waste facilities.Participates in training of new staff in the environmental programs.May conduct educational meetings with the public as needed.Testifies in court as expert witness.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES EHS IIIThe following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.Conducts inspections to secure compliance with Federal, State, and local sanitation laws and regulations governing food handling establishments, sewage disposal systems, substandard housing, land use, swimming pools, recreational health, water supply systems, solid waste management, public nuisances, toxic/hazardous waste materials, zoning, underground storage tanks, and other areas.Recommends changes and provides instruction for deficiencies and violations corrections.Advises food handlers and restaurant operators on correct methods of sanitation protection.Conducts investigations of complaints such as public/private sanitation-related nuisances.Conducts sanitation surveys of communities and confers with local officials on sanitation problems.Conducts investigations of insect nuisances or infestations.Works with solid waste issues and problems, including illegal garbage dumping.Makes inspections of public and private recreational facilities and swimming pools.Makes housing inspections to determine health and safety compliance with appropriate laws and standards.Inspects facilities to minimize future health threats.Takes water, sewage, soil, and waste samples and interprets data.Interprets environmental health laws and regulations for the public.Reviews plans for new subdivisions and recommends suitable water and sewage Installations.Reviews and recommends changes in building plan to comply with Environmental Health regulations and standards.Conducts on-site evaluations of sewage disposal systems.Conducts studies and evaluates information regarding hazardous materials storage, treatment, disposal, reduction, and reuse.Completes reports of findings.Initiates legal actions resulting from non-compliance by issuing a notice to appear in court, filing a criminal complaint, or scheduling an administrative hearing.Assists with the development of operating rules and ordinances.Makes abatement recommendations and instructs communities in control methods for waste issues.Issues permits for wells, food handling establishments, septic systems, and hazardous waste facilities.Participates in and conducts training of new staff in the environmental programs.May conduct educational meetings with the public as needed.Testifies in court as expert witness.Represents department through membership in various committees.Develops and promulgates ordinances, regulations and policies.Represents the department in presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Realtors, and other state, federal and local agencies.Coordinates one or more programs including maintenance of any budget or trust fund associated with said program(s) and supervision of other personnel working within program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EHS IIAny combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: EducationGraduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.ExperienceOne (1) year of experience performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EHS IIIEducationGraduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience as a registered Environmental Health Specialist performing a variety of environmental investigations and inspections. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS EHS II & III Possession of valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Health Services. Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.