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Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III-Water Protection Programs (Open & Promotional)

Salary

$7,219.33 - $11,216.40 Monthly

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

J048E

Department

Environmental Health Services

Division

Environmental Health Services

Opening Date

07/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 8, 2024 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

San Mateo County Health's Environmental Health Services Division is seeking a dynamic individual, ideally experienced in Cross Connection Control for water systems, as well as regulation of small drinking water systems and monitoring of bacteria of recreational water, for its Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III – Water Protection Programs position.

The current vacancy is a regular position in the Environmental Health Services Division located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive throughout the county to perform the duties of the position.

Under general supervision, this Environmental Health Specialist performs various county-wide environmental health inspection and enforcement activities, plans, coordinates and administers various day-to-day activities pertaining to the County's Cross Connection Control Program; coordinates, monitors and performs cross connection control activities, including the sanitary surveys of facilities where backflow prevention devices may be required; maintains data in the County's backflow prevention assembly database; investigates and identifies compliance issues; and communicates with program member water purveyors and regulatory agencies as required. In addition, this Water Protection Program position works with County regulated small drinking water systems to maintain compliance, and assists in monitoring of bacteria at beaches, creek mouths and other natural recreational waters within the County.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with inspection and regulation in environmental health programs

• Have and maintain certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist from an appropriate accrediting agency (i.e., American Water Works Association)

The 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 one of the following certification requirements:

Environmental Health Specialist I - Possession of a current “Letter of Eligibility” as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee issued by the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program. (NOTE: An Environmental Health Specialist Trainee may be employed to work under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, until he or she is qualified by examination as provided under Section 106670, for a period which shall not exceed three years.)

Environmental Health Specialist II and III - Possession of a California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in good standing.

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:

• Investigate valves and fittings to determine cross-connection hazards; instruct consumers to install adequate backflow prevention devices.

• Conduct surveys, collect and analyze data, including diagrams of cross connections, to verify compliance with state and local law.

• Notify the State Division of Drinking Water of corrective actions and compliance schedules as required by state law.

• Consult with, and explain cross connection control requirements, to property owners, managers, contractors, government agencies and the general public.

• Coordinate Cross Connection Control Program activities with City and County departments and outside agencies including the Planning and Building Departments and Fire Departments.

• Prepare and maintain records and files including field test data, surveys, cross connection locations, approved backflow assembly inventories, etc. Maintain a log of customer contacts and inspections.

• Compose correspondence, prepare forms and write reports relating to the Cross Connection Control Program, including enforcement actions as necessary.

• Oversee County-approved backflow prevention assembly testers.

• Inspect and provide outreach and education to small drinking water systems (up to 14 service connections).

• Coordinate the sampling and reporting of weekly beach and creek mouth bacteria levels.

• Perform other 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:

I level: A bachelor's degree which has included a minimum of 30 semester units of basic sciences.

II level: One year of experience in general inspections and investigations in the environmental health field.

III level: Two years of journey level experience in environmental health inspections and investigations.

Licensure/Certification:

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

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Attach a copy of current “Letter of Eligibility” as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee issued by the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program OR a copy of current California certificate as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) when submitting online application.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: Continuous

Application Screening: August 15, 2024

Combined Civil Service and Departmental Panel Interviews: August 28 & 29, 2024

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (072624) (Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III – J048/J046/J049)

Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position.

This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process.

Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• I have read and understand this important information. Proceed to supplemental questions.

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  If applying for Environmental Health Specialist I, position requires possession of a current "Letter of Eligibility" as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee issued by the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program. Do you possess a current Environmental Health Specialist Trainee letter issued by the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program? (Attach a copy of the letter to your application.)

• Yes

• No

• I am not applying for Environmental Health Specialist I

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  If applying for Environmental Health Specialists II or III, position requires possession of a California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Do you possess a California REHS certificate? (Attach a copy of the certificate to your application.)

• Yes

• No

• I am not applying for Environmental Health Specialist II/III

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  A copy of a current "Letter of Eligibility" as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee issued by the California Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program must be submitted with your application by attaching to the online application. Failure to do so will disqualify you from this recruitment.

• I understand I will be disqualified if I do not submit a copy of the Environmental Health Specialist Trainee letter.

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  Please provide your REHS certificate NUMBER and EXPIRATION DATE. If applying for the Environmental Health Specialist I please enter N/A.

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  Describe your education, training, certification and experience, including internships, in the field of Environmental Health. Be specific about your roles and the duties you performed.

  07

  Describe your knowledge, experience and certifications in (a) Cross-Connection Control for water systems, (b) working with public or private Drinking Water Systems, (c) bacterial testing of waters, including interpretation of laboratory results, (d) any other knowledge, experience, attributes or certifications you may have that would qualify you for the Environmental Health Specialist position in our Water Protection Programs. Be specific.

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  Describe your experience performing complex research, data collection and analysis by utilizing a database to identify priorities in the field of environmental health in order to prepare clear, concise reports of the data to management that included your findings and recommendations. Be specific.

  Required Question

Agency

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone

(650) 363-4343

Website

https://jobs.smcgov.org

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