What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist Trainee position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
Under direct supervision, to assist with environmental sanitation studies, inspections and investigations; to prevent or eliminate environmental sanitation health hazards; and to do related work as required.
- Assists County Public Health and Environmental Health service providers.
- Plans and performs routine surveys, investigations and inspections to determine environmental health problems and needs.
- Inspects food handling and processing establishments, camp sites, trailer courts, swimming pools, housing and dwelling units, schools, public and private buildings and installations for compliance with sanitation laws and regulations.
- Reviews and approves development plans.
- Investigates complaints relating to insect problems, animal bites, unsanitary waste disposal and related problems.
- May advise public on laws and regulations and works to secure voluntary compliance.
- Appears as witness in court if needed.
- Work with community agencies in promoting sanitation and public health standards.
- May prepare ordinances and makes presentations to Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
- May coordinate air pollution activities and over sees conformance of State and Local air pollution regulations.
- May prepare reports.
- Assists Registered Sanitarian as needed.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles of physical, biological and social sciences used in environmental quality control; functions and operations of related agencies and community organizations; State and Local laws and regulations governing public health
sanitation and public health; methods and techniques of investigation, inspecting and resolving unsanitary conditions; general principles and practices of environmental health and sanitation; principles of research, statistical analysis and report writing.
Ability to:
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; prepare clear and concise reports; plan, organize and carry out research; analyze and evaluate data and make recommendations based on findings; detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards and secure their correction through education, voluntary compliance or legal enforcement; coordinate public health needs and goals.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelors degree in environmental health or a related field. Possession of an approved authorization from the State of California Department of Environmental Health to participate in a Trainee Program.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required; written certification from the State Department Health Services that educational background meets State requirements; and state authorization to work as a trainee has been granted.
Salary : $57,408 - $70,595
