Environmental Health Technician I/II Government Job Dept-Department of Health and Human Services Full Time

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I/II

What You’ll Do:
This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;

• Manage the Well and Boring program including consultant assistance.
• Permit intake.
• Report writing and inspections.
• Perform Underground Tank program inspections and administrative report writing.
• Support the Certified Unified Program Agency work.
• Assist the public with phase one and other office, research and data entry activities. 

Where You’ll Do It:
This position is located in Eureka, California.

A typical schedule for this position is M-F 8-5

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, processes permits for installing new or repairing or abandoning existing underground storage tanks; explains and applies a variety of regulations and policies regarding environmentally sensitive actions; makes routine field inspections; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
Environmental Health Technician I is the entry level class in this technical support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with well-developed office support skills learn County policies and procedures related to the underground storage tank permit and inspection process. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with Environmental Health Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level class after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the high level class.

Environmental Health Technician II is the journey level class in this series, fully competent to perform the full range of technical support activities. This class is distinguished from Environmental Health Specialist series in that the latter are responsible for varied inspection and enforcement work within the broad function of environmental health.

• Provides information to contractors, property owners and others regarding laws and ordinances to underground storage tanks and other environmental regulations and policies.
• Processes forms and determines and collects fees related to the installation, closure, repair or storage of underground storage facilities.
• Receives information related to environmental problems or issues, such as unauthorized releases; refers the matter to specialists for review and compliance action; provides information regarding necessary tests and/or analyses.
• Makes a variety of routine field inspections, such as swimming pools and container sites; investigates littering or other nuisance complaints; follows-up to ensure that compliance has been attained in routine situations.
• Collects water and waste water or waste discharge samples from public and private sources for laboratory analysis.
• Collects information and prepares and types a variety of reports, correspondence, permits, forms and related materials.
• Maintains accurate records, files and logs; balances and deposits fees collected and maintains daily ledgers.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a typewriter, word processor and/or computer

NOTE: The level and scope of knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Basic environmental health practices and terminology.
• Principles of sample collection and preservation.
• Basic data processing applications related to the work.
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and recordkeeping.
• Business English, including spelling and grammar.
• Business arithmetic.

Skill in:

• Interpreting, applying and explaining regulations, policies and procedures.
• Researching and compiling a variety of statistical and narrative information.
• Conducting effective and safe field inspections.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise and accurate correspondence, forms and other written material.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Typing with sufficient skill to enter information into a computer, complete forms and produce correspondence.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Desirable Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
Environmental Health Technician I: EITHER two years of office support experience, OR sufficient college level education to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills outlined above.

Environmental Health Technician II: In addition to the above, one year of experience in providing office and field support to an environmental health or similar function at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Environmental Health Technician I.

All the Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does it take to fill out the application?

You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application.

• Can I change my application after submitting it?

You may only submit one application per day.   You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.

• How long until I hear back from you?

You can expect to hear back from Humboldt County Human Resources about 3-4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

 
County of Humboldt’s Commitment to DEI
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members,) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways – oftentimes, outside of formal institutions – and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant’s qualifications for a position. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.  
It is important that your application, not just your resume, show all the relevant experience and education you possess.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement.  Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.  Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.  The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.  Scores will be provided in writing only.
Yay! You’ve made it down to the fine print…. that means you are interested in this job, and THAT makes us happy!  The lawyers tell us we need to include this stuff…. but we’ll help you get through it.
This is about the retirement benefits we offer.   You’ve probably heard that we have a great retirement plan.  Basically, you fall into a Tier based on the date you first start working for the County or any other governmental employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.   If this is your first job in government, then you’ll be in Tier III.  2.0 means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your final annual pay rate for every year that you work for us if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.   So, if you work 20 years and retire at 64 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your final annual pay rate every year in retirement.

CalPERS Retirement Program
The County participates in the CalPERS retirement system, with both the County and the employee making contributions toward the employee’s retirement. 

• Tier I: Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7 @ 55
• Tier II: Post 7/6/2012: 2.0 @ 55
• Tier III: Post 1/1/2013: 2.0 @ 62

 
This next section says that the County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair.  Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job.   “Examination” doesn’t always mean taking a test…..sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied and an “oral examination” can just mean an interview for lower level positions.

Selection Procedure
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations. A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.

Policy of Nondiscrimination
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:  It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States.  For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.  THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.