ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STAFF SPECIALIST

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5675D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

No out- of -class experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION :
Provides technical staff assistance to environmental health managers, develops County-wide environmental health policies, programs, and standards, monitors County-wide programs, and promotes uniformity of program administration.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class work under the direction of a Bureau Director or an Environmental Health Services Manager to provide technical and administrative staff services in the implementation and administration of County-wide environmental health programs. These positions investigate special problems and prepare new policies and standards for management's review, or assist in the coordination and implementation of programs in all the environmental health districts. In addition, incumbents provide consultation on the interpretation and application of program standards to Chief Environmental Health Specialists and regional managers and monitor several ongoing County-wide programs. Incumbents perform or coordinate studies of environmental policy or administration problems and develop and recommend policy statements and legislative impact statements; prepare and coordinate the adoption of ordinance and programs; and serve as technical consultant for one or more programs. Incumbents also investigate and prepare replies to complaints or inquiries received by departmental executives, County officials, or the Board of Supervisors for the signature of the Director of Health Services and other department executives; develop programs and budget request statements and justifications; and represent environmental health management while interacting with other County departments, other governmental agencies, and industry representatives.

Essential Job Functions

Promotes uniformity throughout all districts in ongoing interpretation and application of major environmental health programs through the preparation of detailed policy and procedural guidelines, providing advice and consultation to regional managers and district chiefs on policies and standards, or by reviewing and analyzing activity reports, and recommending corrective action in problem situations.

Prepares justifications for the bureau's budget request, screens and investigates need for requests for the several districts or regions, and compiles the bureau's overall request.

Reviews the investigation process and analyzes complaints regarding environmental health received by departmental executives, County officials, or the Board of Supervisors and prepares letters or reports for signature by the Director of the Department of Health Services and other departmental executives.

Assists in the administration of a major County-wide environmental health program, disseminates legal updates to districts and regions, and prepares proposals for new or revised legislation, policies, standards, and procedures.

Prepares detailed policy and procedural guidelines, inspects prototype installations or operations in the field, and provides advice and consultation to regional and district Chief Environmental Health Specialists on the interpretation and application of policies and on methods of application.

Provides consultation to industry representatives and operators on how to meet program standards and requirements and speaks to industry groups regarding the environmental health program.

Supervise a small environmental health staff as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One year's experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III* in the service of the County of Los Angeles.

CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

*SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION To qualify, applicants must hold or have held the payroll title of Environmental Health Specialist III in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for the required period of time.

In order to receive credit for the required Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification, you must include a legible copy of the official certificate or the pocket license at the time of application filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing your application (if applicable). Please submit documentation to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III* in excess of the Minimum Requirement of one year.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.


NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
  
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.

Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

If you have any questions, please contact us using the following information:

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH5675D

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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