Registered Environmental Health Specialist

The County of Calaveras is hiring a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS I/II) to conduct inspections and investigations related to environmental health. The positions involve preventing health hazards and performing related duties under supervision. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or a related field, with varying experience requirements for each level. This is a full-time position based in California.
Position Description

REHS I: $31.96 - $39.28
REHS II: $35.24- $43.31

Under general supervision, to conduct environmental sanitation studies, inspections and investigations; to prevent or eliminate environmental sanitation health hazards; to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Registered Environmental Health Specialist I: This is the entry level position in the classification series and as such is responsible for basic environmental health duties; incumbents in this classification will be expected to handle routine duties under close supervision.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist II: This is the journey level position in the classification series and will be expected to handle responsible professional duties with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Basic principles of physical, biological and social sciences used in environmental quality control; functions and operation of related agencies and community organizations; State and Local laws and regulations governing public health sanitation and public health; methods and techniques of investigation, inspecting and resolving unsanitary conditions; general principles and practices of environmental health and sanitation.
Ability to:
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; prepare clear and concise reports; plan, organize and carry out research, analyze and evaluate data and make recommendations based on findings; detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards and secure their correction through education, voluntary compliance or legal enforcement; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; apply knowledge of a specialized and complex nature; coordinate public health needs and goals.

Education, Training, and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health or a related field and:
Registered Environmental Health Specialist I: One year of responsible professional related experience in a public health agency.

Registered Environmental Health Specialist II: Two years of responsible professional related experience in a public health agency.

Special Requirements

Possession of valid certificate of registration as issued by the State Department of Health; possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.