Careers

Description:

EHS I:

Under direct supervision, to assist with and learn to conduct inspections and investigations in the enforcement of State and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; to prepare studies and reports and to do related work as required; obtain necessary training hours in chosen environmental health programs to be eligible to sit for REHS exam.

EHS II:

Under supervision, to conduct inspections and investigations in the enforcement of State and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; to prepare studies and reports and to do related work as required.

EHS III:

Under direction, to conduct inspections and investigations in the enforcement of State and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; to prepare studies and reports; to provide lead training and to do related work as required.

Skills/Eligibility:

EHS I:

Knowledge of:

1. Environmental Health, chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences.
2. Basic principles and practices of environmental health and familiarity with regulatory requirements of various environmental health programs.
3. Sampling techniques and standards.
4. Computers and common software programs.
5. Functions and operations of organizations and agencies that interface with environmental health programs and issues.
6. Methods and procedures of investigation, inspection, and compliance related to environmental health program oversight.

Ability to:

1. Assist with and learn to perform a variety of environmental health investigations and inspections.
2. Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data, reaching valid conclusions.
3. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding environmental health inspections and compliance.
4. Prepare a variety of technical reports.
5. Perform research and analytical work.
6. Operate a variety of office equipment and computers.
7. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
8. Represent the Public Health Department to the public in a professional manner.
9. Maintain confidentiality.

EHS II & EHS III:

Knowledge of:

1. Environmental Health, chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences.
2. Basic principles and practices of environmental health and  the regulations pertaining to environmental health programs that they oversee.
3. Sampling techniques and standards.
4. Computers and software used in environmental health inspections, investigations and reporting.
5. Functions and operations of organizations and agencies that interface with environmental health programs and issues.
6. Methods and procedures of investigation, inspection, and compliance related to environmental health program oversight.

Ability to:

1. Perform a variety of environmental health investigations and inspections.
2. Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data, reaching valid conclusions.
3. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding environmental health inspections and compliance.
4. Prepare a variety of technical reports.
5. Perform research and analytical work.
6. Operate a variety of office equipment and computers.
7. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
8. Represent the Public Health Department to the public in a professional manner.
9. Maintain confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

All three classes:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:

EHS I:

1. Some previous experience or knowledge of practices pertaining to environmental health investigations and inspections is highly desirable.
2. Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in environmental health, biology, chemistry, physics, or a closely related field is required. 

EHS II:

1. Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in e