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County of San Bernardino

Environmental Health Specialist I

SALARY

$24.11 - $32.33 Hourly

$4,179.07 - $5,603.87 Monthly

$50,148.80 - $67,246.40 Annually

LOCATION

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

18-05147-01

DEPARTMENT

Public Health

OPENING DATE

12/23/2017

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$24.11 - $32.33 Hourly

$4,179.07 - $5,603.87 Monthly

$50,148.80 - $67,246.40 Annually

LOCATION

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-time

JOB NUMBER

18-05147-01

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 Specialists (EHS) I who 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' complaints; 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 I job description.
 
Human Resources is also accepting applications for Environmental Health Specialist Trainee and Environmental Health Specialist II. A separate application is required for each recruitment. It is to your advantage to review the requirements for 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: EHS I incumbents are eligible to promote to Environmental Health Specialist II ($4,217 - $5,658 approx. monthly salary) after receipt of a satisfactory work progress report and obtaining 12 months of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).  Incumbents must qualify for promotion within 24 months or be terminated.

Minimum Requirements

Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time of application.

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 your application and/or resume.

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

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website
http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Employer
County of San Bernardino
Phone
(909) 387-8304
Website
http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Environmental Health Specialist I Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Registration: Are you currently registered by the California Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)?


* QUESTION 2
Registered EHS Number: If you answered Yes to the question above, provide your current registration number and expiration date. If you do not possess EHS registration, indicate "n/a".
* QUESTION 3
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application 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.


* QUESTION 4
Registered EHS Experience: Indicate the number of months of experience that you have as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Note: Experience as a trainee must be clearly separated from registered experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "n/a".
* QUESTION 5
Related Experience: Indicate your experience in the following activities: (Note: all experience should be clearly detailed and explained on the work history section of your application/and or resume in order to be evaluated).









* QUESTION 6
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Please be sure to review it prior to submitting it, as it will be reviewed and evaluated as submitted.

* Required Question