Careers

Description:

The County of Riverside Environmental Health Department is currently recruiting for multiple Environmental Health Specialist - Levels I, II or III to be assigned to one of seven offices throughout Riverside County. The candidates selected will conduct specialized studies, inspections, and investigations involved with the planning and enforcement of complex environmental health laws and regulations. Candidates selected can also expect to provide electronic reports on inspections. Divisions may include District Environmental Services, Hazardous Materials, Land Use/Water Resources, and Local Enforcement Agency.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

• Conduct specialized, technical field inspections and investigations to determine compliance with relevant environmental health laws and regulations.

 

• Gather or lead in the gathering of evidence of violations and non-compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.

 

• Prepare inspection reports, legal notices, citations, notices of violations, and other investigative reports for the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations.

 

• Issue official notices of corrective action and abatement; make follow-up investigations to ensure compliance.

 

• Act as a department liaison with various state, federal, and local agencies and partners.

 

• May serve in a lead capacity and provide assistance and technical guidance to entry or intermediate Environmental Health Specialists.

 

• Attend training sessions and participate in the development and implementation of staff training programs.

 

• Prepare reports and evidence for presentation at Administrative Hearings and to present cases to the court on behalf of the County.

 

DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

In addition to the general essential duties listed above:

 

• Conduct regulatory inspections and investigations of retail food facilities, public pools and spas, mobile home parks, organized camps, tobacco retailers, and related facilities as required.
 
• Review and investigate public complaints of foodborne illness, recreational water illness, unpermitted food sales, drownings, mobile home parks, tobacco, and household trash and sewage issues.
 

• Collect food, water and/or sewage, and related samples for laboratory analysis.
 
• Instruct facility operators on health and safety methods and principles. Apply enforcement techniques as needed to gain compliance.  

• Coordinate with other agencies to facilitate compliance on investigations as listed above.

 

Skills/Eligibility:

To Qualify: Candidates for the Environmental Health Specialist position are required to possess the following (further details are listed under the Minimum Qualification section below).
 

•  Valid California Driver’s License
•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• A valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee OR a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health (please attach to your application).