There is currently one (1) Environmental Health Aide position available in the Health Services Division of the Health and Human Services Agency.

Only Online Applications will be Accepted.

DEFINITION

To assist Environmental Health Specialists by conducting routine inspections, investigations and research pertaining to environmental quality control and enforcement of public health laws, codes and regulations; to provide clerical support as needed; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives close supervision and on-the-job training from the Environmental Health Manager and/or the Environmental Health Specialist II/III.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the inspection and investigation of environmental health conditions associated with hazardous materials, water supplies, solid waste and liquid waste disposal, recreation, vector control, and air quality.

Assists in reviewing plans and performing preliminary site evaluations for the construction of wells, facilities which handle reportable quantities of hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, solid waste facilities, and other facilities which may impact public and/or environmental health as directed by lead/supervisory/management staff; inspects installations for compliance with regulations and approved designs; conducts routine inspections of operating facilities.

Collects samples of water, air, soil and other materials for laboratory tests; interprets test results.

Investigates public complaints of unsanitary conditions and alleged violations of codes and regulations as directed by lead/supervisory/management staff.

Provides air quality control services by monitoring air pollutants and performing field inspections of pollutant sources as directed by lead/supervisory/management staff.

Assists in planning and implementing a program of public education to increase the awareness of and the ability to comply with public / environmental health regulations and standards.

Provides information to the public in matters of vector control and rodent control as approved by lead/supervisory/management staff.

Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records; assists in the preparation and submittal of reports required by the County and other agencies.

Conducts research and studies as assigned.

Assists in responding to public requests for assistance, complaints or inquiries in areas of responsibility.

Performs general clerical work as required, including scheduling inspection appointments, preparing reports and correspondence, updating manuals, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, greeting and assisting customers, compiling data for reports, preparing mailings, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

None required.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Some college with an emphasis in the biological or physical sciences preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license Under certain circumstances, Human Resources may accept a valid driver’s license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Basic principles of environmental sanitation and sanitary science.

Methods of inspection and investigation.

Methods of research and data collection.

Report and business letter preparation techniques.

Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Basic arithmetic.

Safe work practices.

Public / community relations techniques.

Ability to:

Learn, understand, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances related to environmental quality control and public health safety.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Learn to recognize environmental health problems and take appropriate action.

Conduct routine inspections and investigations.

Analyze situations, receive priorities from supervisor, and take effective action.

Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.

Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.

Effectively take direction from others.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of the job.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives both off road and on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, communicable disease, pathogenic substances, odors, skin irritants, unusual heights, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, grease/oil.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment. Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office and/or field inspection duties; traverse uneven terrain; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or weights of up to 25 pounds; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

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