County of Ventura
Supervising Environmental Health Specialist - Community Services Program
County of Ventura, Ventura, California, us, 93006
WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.
General Salary Increase -
3.5% effective December 22, 2024.New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive
- New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage.Merit Increases
– New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) provided performance meets satisfactory standards.Educational Incentive
- An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.Bilingual Incentive
- Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule
– We support work-life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions.Sick Leave
- Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours.Vacation Accrual -
New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service.Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.Health Plans
- Full-time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.Pension Plan
- Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.Holidays
- 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.Additional Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.THE POSITION:Under direction, the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist plans, organizes and administers assigned program areas; supervises professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as required.
The successful candidate will be able to communicate verbally and in writing across a wide range of groups effectively and tactfully. The candidate will have the ability to lead, direct, and train subordinate staff and possess strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will also have program lead or supervisory experience, the ability to oversee special projects and deliver program services including education, permitting, inspection, investigation, enforcement and/or response to environmental health. The candidate will be enthusiastic and innovative and able to identify and solve problems in an environment of changing priorities. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory framework related to multiple Environmental Health programs.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California is required for this position.Must be able to work in the Ventura or Simi Valley office.EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Considerable professional environmental health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can typically be obtained by a Bachelor's degree in environmental health science or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or occupational health.
Substitution:A master's degree in environmental health science or a related field and/or registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California may each substitute for one (1) year of experience.
DESIRED:
Supervisory and/or Environmental Health program lead experience.Experience with Environmental Health program development.Experience with developing, evaluating and updating policies and procedures.Ability to interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements and initiate administrative or legal action.Experience effectively communicating program goals, administrative policies, and technical information to staff and the general public.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of:
administrative principles applicable to public and environmental health programs, chemistry, microbiology, environmental health, geology, and/or hydrology; federal, state, and local laws pertaining to assigned program area.
Working knowledge of:
research and statistical methods; interagency relationships; field tests and analytical procedures; and investigative techniques.
Working ability to:
plan, organize, instruct and supervise staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by e-mail at Daisy.Silva@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 654-2479.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.
General Salary Increase -
3.5% effective December 22, 2024.New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive
- New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage.Merit Increases
– New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) provided performance meets satisfactory standards.Educational Incentive
- An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.Bilingual Incentive
- Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule
– We support work-life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions.Sick Leave
- Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours.Vacation Accrual -
New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service.Deferred Compensation
- Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.Health Plans
- Full-time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.Pension Plan
- Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.Holidays
- 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.Additional Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.THE POSITION:Under direction, the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist plans, organizes and administers assigned program areas; supervises professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as required.
The successful candidate will be able to communicate verbally and in writing across a wide range of groups effectively and tactfully. The candidate will have the ability to lead, direct, and train subordinate staff and possess strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will also have program lead or supervisory experience, the ability to oversee special projects and deliver program services including education, permitting, inspection, investigation, enforcement and/or response to environmental health. The candidate will be enthusiastic and innovative and able to identify and solve problems in an environment of changing priorities. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory framework related to multiple Environmental Health programs.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California is required for this position.Must be able to work in the Ventura or Simi Valley office.EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Considerable professional environmental health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can typically be obtained by a Bachelor's degree in environmental health science or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or occupational health.
Substitution:A master's degree in environmental health science or a related field and/or registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California may each substitute for one (1) year of experience.
DESIRED:
Supervisory and/or Environmental Health program lead experience.Experience with Environmental Health program development.Experience with developing, evaluating and updating policies and procedures.Ability to interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements and initiate administrative or legal action.Experience effectively communicating program goals, administrative policies, and technical information to staff and the general public.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of:
administrative principles applicable to public and environmental health programs, chemistry, microbiology, environmental health, geology, and/or hydrology; federal, state, and local laws pertaining to assigned program area.
Working knowledge of:
research and statistical methods; interagency relationships; field tests and analytical procedures; and investigative techniques.
Working ability to:
plan, organize, instruct and supervise staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by e-mail at Daisy.Silva@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 654-2479.#J-18808-Ljbffr