Environmental Health Specialist III Job in Santa Rosa 95401, California Us

Environmental Health Specialist III
$31.35-$38.12/hour 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Full-Time vacancy for an Evironmental Health Specialist III (CST: EHS III) in the Well Septic Section of the Permit Resource Management Department (PRMD). The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future vacancies should consider applying to this recruitment.

PRMD's Well  Septic Section is divided into three program areas; the Water Wells Program (i.e., groundwater protection), the Operational Permits Program (Non-Standard Sewage Disposal Systems), and the Liquid Waste Program. Sonoma County is at the forefront of innovative/experimental septic systems, with 2,200 permitted non-standard systems of over 13 varied types currently in the monitoring program. Therefore PRMD's Well and Septic Section staff has developed a unique level of expertise in evaluating these systems.

An EHS III works with the public to provide information, consultation, and educational services designed to encourage sound sanitary practices. This incumbent will work closely with the well industry and be assigned to oversee the Well Program to permit and inspect water wells in the county as well as permit and inspect well-destructs, evaluate water yield tests, and facilitate groundwater protection including program development (i.e., forms, handouts, and ordinance development and implementation).  Additional duties will include learning about septic program procedures as mentioned above and performing application in-take with heavy customer service contact.

The EHS III  works under general supervision to serve as a subject matter resource in a specific program area and as such; develops and implements procedures and policies relative to environmental health programs; conducts investigations, inspections, surveys and makes recommendations to enforce state and local laws pertaining to environmental health; advises  the District Environmental Health Specialists on problem areas related to program operation; and assists in training and supervising subordinate personnel. 

For more detailed information about examination steps and the hiring process, you are encouraged to go to http://hr.sonoma-county.org/content.aspx?sid=1024id=1464 and review the Hiring Process Overview.


Application submissions require the mandatory supplemental questionnaire be completed.

The State of California, Department of Public Health oversees the certification process for this classification. For additional information about certification requirements please visit their website at: www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/REHS.aspx


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein.  Normally, this would include:


Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in environmental health science, biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology or related subjects as required by state law.  Additional certificated course work in a specialty area is desirable.


Experience: Two years of experience as a registered Environmental Health Specialist at a level equivalent to Environmental Health Specialist II.


License: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist as required by the State of California’s Health and Safety Code.

Apply by 11/23/11! To view the complete job bulletin and apply online, visit us at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org, or call Human Resources at (707)565-2331.  EOE

Source: northbay.monster.com

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