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The Public Health Department is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Traineeswho, under training conditions, perform health inspections in a specialized program such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, and Insect and Rodent Vector Control. Duties include: inspecting properties and establishments for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations; investigating citizens' compliance; issuing correction notices; monitoring corrective or cleanup activities; assisting in preparation of legal actions and prosecuting offenders of environmental health laws; and assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist Trainee job description.
Human Resources is also accepting applications for EHS I and EHS II, which all require a separate application.It is to your advantage to review the requirements of all levels, and apply as appropriate.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to theMBO - Professional BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule:May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.
Physical:May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License:Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship:Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Promotion: Trainees must obtain a valid registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. Trainees are eligible to promote to EHS I after completion of the training program, receipt of a satisfactory work progress report, and obtaining certification as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH)*.
Trainee period:Trainees must obtain a valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. The 36 month period allotted to obtain a registration as an REHS includes any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) trainee in other jurisdictions.Applicants who have previously worked as a EHS trainee and have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health within 36 moths of original hire are not eligible to work under trainee conditions and must successfully pass examination prior to employment as an EHS I.EHS Trainee applicants who are nearing or have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS within a 36 months training period with another jurisdiction may have their application denied and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants mustmeet both the education andletter of eligibilityrequirements:
Education:A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology, Entomology, Geology, Hydrology, Climatology, Environmental Science (i.e., Food Science, Water Quality/Hydrology, etc.), or other related natural sciences.
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Letter of Eligibility: Must possess a valid "Letter of Eligibility" issued from the CDPH, which affirms the applicant's eligibility to work as an EHS Trainee. A legible copy of the "Letter of Eligibility" from the CDPH affirming eligibility MUST be submitted with the application by the filing deadline. You may attach an electronic copy to your online application -OR- email an electronic copy to ...@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: EHS Trainee/Letter of Eligibility Attachment.
For more information on how to obtain the "Letter of Eligibility", visit the California Department of Public Health, Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program website.
For inquiries about the REHS Program contact:
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program
MS7404, IMS K-2
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: (916) ###-####; Email:...@cdph.ca.gov