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Ventura County

Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III - Community Services

Ventura County, Los Angeles, California, United States,


THE POSITION:Under immediate supervision (I), general supervision (II), direction (III), to general direction (IV), performs progressively complex professional environmental health activities involving investigation, inspection, data collection and analysis, enforcement action, report preparation and public contact; assists in environmental health program administration; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:There are four levels (I - IV) in the Environmental Health Specialist series. Each level performs increasingly responsible public contact; interaction with public and private entities; conflict resolution; and a wider range of environmental health projects at a higher level of complexity (i.e., understanding concepts relating to environmental, biological, water, wastewater, etc.). Those at the Environmental Health Specialist IV level may act as project team leaders and program coordinators. Each succeeding step in the job series is expected to function at a higher level of individual initiative, creativity, self-direction, and independent judgment.

APPROXIMATE SALARY:Environmental Health Specialist I: $27.09 - 37.92 (hourly)Environmental Health Specialist II: $2,394.52 - $3,343.03 (biweekly)Environmental Health Specialist III: $2,657.06 - $3,727.65 (biweekly)

Environmental Health Specialist I is represented by the Services Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Environmental Health Specialist II/III are represented by the Services Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to obtain at time of appointment and maintain a valid California driver license.Candidates appointed as an Environmental Health Specialist I level in Community Services positions are REQUIRED to show proof of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist prior to completion of the probationary period.Depending on assignment, ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout Ventura County all year long may be required.

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