Environmental Health Specialist - (Open Until Filled)

Salary : $28.73 - $35.33 Hourly

Location : Madera County, CA

Job Type : Extra Help / Temp

Department : Community & Economic Development

Division : Environmental Health

Opening Date : 07 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : PROFS

County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification.

• EXTRA HELP OPPORTUNITIES ARE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

Under general supervision performs professional work involved in the inspection and enforcement or an assigned environmental health program area which may include land use, food safety, housing and institutions, recreational health, water quality, solid, liquid, and medical waster, certified unified programs, hazardous materials, childhood lead investigation, and emergency response; interprets, implements, and enforces federal, state, and local codes as they pertain to environmental health programs, provides education, reference, and assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Examples of Duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions / departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law..

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental health, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment :

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculate and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

When assigned to a field environment :

Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; to climb and descend ladders or into and out of spaces; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may working the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, vermin, insects, and parasites, biologic / infectious agents, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to travel to different worksites and locations.

Application Process

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.

THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-7697. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST :

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS :

As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT :

You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.

Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include :

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree with major course work in environmental health, biology, chemistry or a closely related field? Applicant must attach unofficial transcripts.

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain by date of appointment, a letter of verification issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, which states that the applicant has completed all State required courses pursuant to Section 106625 of the Health and Safety Code? Applicant must attach the letter of verification.

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Driver's License?

I understand that I must indicate the specific time period and distinct job title in the applications work experience section. I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my qualifying experience on my application.

Required Question

Salary : $29 - $35