Careers

Description:

We are seeking ambitious and dedicated individuals for the position of Environmental Health Specialist I-II-III - Consumer Protection Programs, to provide services to the County and some local communities, including inspection, consultation, surveys, investigations and enforcement of regulations in activities relating to water, food, wastes, housing, public pools and safety.
 
There are currently two regular vacancies in the Environmental Health Services Division in the Food and Pool Programs. The positions are located in San Mateo, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
 
San Mateo County Health’s Environmental Health Services Division ensures a safe and healthful environment in the County’s 20 cities and unincorporated areas through education, monitoring and enforcement of a variety of regulatory programs, as well as ongoing services to the community.
 
For more information on the Environmental Health Services Division, please visit our website at: https://www.smchealth.org/eh 

Applicants must meet the following certification requirements:
 

 
For more information on the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program, please visit the California Department of Public Health website at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx
 
SALARY  
EHS I:  $41.65 - $46.57/hour
EHS II:  $48,81 - $60.99 /hour
EHS III:  $51.79 - $64.71 /hour
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make regular inspections of food, water, housing, industrial, educational and recreational facilities for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
• Give instructions for correction of violations; conduct enforcement activities.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints.
• Advise and instruct business owners, builders, architects, engineers, public officials and other individuals on interpretation and application of environmental health laws and requirements.
• Conduct training for employees of restaurants and other establishments in environmental sanitation techniques.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings.
• Provide program support.
• At the III level, research and administration of a senior project that will enhance or strengthen a component of the environmental health field, and acts as a staff resource in the area of specialty.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of biological and physical sciences.
• Principles and practices of environmental health sanitation.
• Techniques of environmental health inspection, investigation and control.
• General community health problems and governmental programs designed to control or alleviate them.
• Research, evaluation and statistical methods.
• Laws, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health in California.
• Provisions of the Penal Code relating to public nuisances.

Skill/Ability to:

• Interpret laws, regulations and data.
• Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.
• Advise and instruct others in the principles of sanitation and environmental health.
• Enforce local ordinances and state law.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Keep complex and accurate records.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Speak effectively and communicate in situations requiring instruction and persuasion.
• Represent the division as an expert in area of specialty.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new personnel.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Licensure/Certification:

• For the II or III level: possession of a California Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.