Environmental Health Specialist Trainee*



Job Details

Environmental Health Specialist Trainee*
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

$41,246.40 - $55,307.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-05146-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

12/23/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job



FUTURE SALARY INCREASE

3.0% Effective July 21, 2018

 
The Public Health Department is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Trainees who, under training conditions, perform health inspections in a specialized program such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, and Insect and Rodent Vector Control. Duties include: inspecting properties and establishments for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations; investigating citizens' compliance; issuing correction notices; monitoring corrective or cleanup activities; assisting in preparation of legal actions and prosecuting offenders of environmental health laws; and assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
 
For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist Trainee job description.
 
Human Resources is also accepting applications for Environmental Health Specialist I and Environmental Health Specialist II. A separate application is required for each recruitment. It is to your advantage to review the requirements of all levels, and apply as appropriate.

Excellent benefits package includes:
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Work Schedule:  May be required to work some evenings, weekends and on-call.
Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the county is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Promotion: Trainees must obtain a valid registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. Trainees are eligible to promote to Environmental Health Specialist I ($4,018 - $5,387 approx. monthly salary) after completion of the training program, receipt of a satisfactory work progress report and obtaining certification as a REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health.

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related science.
 
-AND-
 
Letter of Eligibility: Must possess a valid "Letter of Eligibility" issued from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH), which affirms the applicant's eligibility to work as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. A legible copy of the "Letter of Eligibility" from the CDPH affirming eligibility MUST be submitted with the application. 

For more information on how to obtain the "Letter of Eligibility", visit the County of San Bernardino Environmental Health Division's website by clicking the following link: http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/programs/ehs/rehs-careers/.
 
For eligibility information contact:
California Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program
P.O. Box MS7404
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone (916) 449-5663
or
access the information on the CDPH website at:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx
 
 

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application, Resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire. 

It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible on the application and/or resume.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
 

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

01
Education: Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related science?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered Yes to the question above, indicate your degree, major, and school attended. Example: Bachelor's degree in Biology from CSUSB.)
03
Letter of Eligibility: Do you possess a Letter of Eligibility from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) authorizing you to commence working as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered Yes to the question above, you MUST provide a legible copy of the Letter of Eligibility from the CDPH. Indicate the manner in which you submitted your Letter of Eligibility. Note: Your application will be disqualified if you fail to provide a legible copy of the letter by the filing deadline.
  • As an attachment to the online application
  • Via fax to (909) 383-2394, Attn: EHS Trainee/rc
  • As an email attachment to tina.richard@hr.sbcounty.gov (subject line: EHS Trainee Letter)
  • I do not possess a letter of eligibility from the CDPH
05
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application, Resume, and the Supplemental Questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.

All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses in the work history section of your application.

  • I have read and understand the above statements.
06
Related Experience: Indicate your experience in the following activities:
  • 1) Food and Consumer Protection
  • 2) Water Recreation
  • 3) Insect and Rodent Vector Control
  • 4) Housing and Property Improvement
  • 5) Land Use
  • 6) Water Hygiene
  • 7) Waste Management
  • 8) Enforcement activities that included preparation of legal cases and court appearances
  • None of the above
07
If you indicated experience in any of the areas in the question above, provide 1) Dates of employment, 2) Title of your position, 3) Name of employer. All employers must also be listed on the experience section of the application. If you do not possess experience, indicate "n/a".
08
I understand that I cannot update my application once I have submitted it. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections and provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the supplemental questionnaire. Employers noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
  • I understand.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711

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