County of Contra Costa
Environmental Health Specialist I
County of Contra Costa, Concord, California, us, 94527
This job posting will remain open until all positions are filled. We encourage interested individuals to apply immediately.The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:5% on July 1, 2023 | 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Environmental Health Specialist I position. The department currently has two (2) vacancies in the Environmental Health Division located in Concord, CA. You will be required to travel to various locations within Contra Costa County, and work on-call and on weekends as needed.
Contra Costa Environmental Health is the prevention, preservation, and improvement of environmental factors affecting the health and safety of our community. It comprises a wide variety of programs designed to protect and promote the health of the people of Contra Costa County by regulating food, drinking water, sewage disposal, solid waste handling, and other matters.
We are looking for someone who is:Able to clearly communicate concepts and directions both verbally and in writing to the public and public officialsAssertive and able to conduct enforcement and other tasks confidently with minimum supervisionAble to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customersAble to prepare clear and concise reportsOrganized, can budget time effectively, and prioritize duties to ensure that all assignments are completed by established deadlinesWhat you will typically be responsible for:Conducting inspections and completing relevant inspection reportsProviding excellent customer service when conducting tasks and responding to inquiriesCompleting review and approval of various documents, applications, and plansInvestigating various complaints related to the codes Environmental Health enforcesTaking enforcement action for non-complianceAccurately interpreting codes and appropriate enforcement based on those codesProviding education to operators and the publicCollecting samples for laboratory testsA few reasons you might love this job:You will enjoy interacting with others and helping them succeedYou will be out in the field for approximately 80% of your dayYou will get to collaborate with other agencies when working on various tasksThe field of Environmental Health is very broad; there will be opportunities to learn new subjects and programsYou will serve an integral part in protecting public health and the environmentA few challenges you might face in this job:You will need to communicate effectively to gain voluntary complianceYou will be de-escalating situations when dealing with an irate customerYou will need to learn regulatory code sections and apply them to enforcement actionsCompetencies Required:Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDelivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksReading Comprehension: Understanding and using written informationLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsUsing Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAttention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting: Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsValuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplacePolitical & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundariesLicense:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted throughout the application process.Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an environmental health or science curriculum which meets the education requirements of the California State Department of Health for Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California.Desirable Qualifications:Training on dealing with difficult people, de-escalating situations, or similar subjectsExperience and training writing reports and other correspondence from scratchApplication Filing and Evaluation:Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Environmental Health Specialist I classification.The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Environmental Health Specialist I position. The department currently has two (2) vacancies in the Environmental Health Division located in Concord, CA. You will be required to travel to various locations within Contra Costa County, and work on-call and on weekends as needed.
Contra Costa Environmental Health is the prevention, preservation, and improvement of environmental factors affecting the health and safety of our community. It comprises a wide variety of programs designed to protect and promote the health of the people of Contra Costa County by regulating food, drinking water, sewage disposal, solid waste handling, and other matters.
We are looking for someone who is:Able to clearly communicate concepts and directions both verbally and in writing to the public and public officialsAssertive and able to conduct enforcement and other tasks confidently with minimum supervisionAble to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customersAble to prepare clear and concise reportsOrganized, can budget time effectively, and prioritize duties to ensure that all assignments are completed by established deadlinesWhat you will typically be responsible for:Conducting inspections and completing relevant inspection reportsProviding excellent customer service when conducting tasks and responding to inquiriesCompleting review and approval of various documents, applications, and plansInvestigating various complaints related to the codes Environmental Health enforcesTaking enforcement action for non-complianceAccurately interpreting codes and appropriate enforcement based on those codesProviding education to operators and the publicCollecting samples for laboratory testsA few reasons you might love this job:You will enjoy interacting with others and helping them succeedYou will be out in the field for approximately 80% of your dayYou will get to collaborate with other agencies when working on various tasksThe field of Environmental Health is very broad; there will be opportunities to learn new subjects and programsYou will serve an integral part in protecting public health and the environmentA few challenges you might face in this job:You will need to communicate effectively to gain voluntary complianceYou will be de-escalating situations when dealing with an irate customerYou will need to learn regulatory code sections and apply them to enforcement actionsCompetencies Required:Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDelivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksReading Comprehension: Understanding and using written informationLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsUsing Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAttention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting: Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsValuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplacePolitical & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundariesLicense:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted throughout the application process.Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an environmental health or science curriculum which meets the education requirements of the California State Department of Health for Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California.Desirable Qualifications:Training on dealing with difficult people, de-escalating situations, or similar subjectsExperience and training writing reports and other correspondence from scratchApplication Filing and Evaluation:Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Environmental Health Specialist I classification.The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr