City of San Diego
Environmental Health Inspector II
City of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
Environmental Health Coordinator
The City of San Diego's Environmental Health Inspector II position with the Environmental Services Department works under the Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Program (ALMP) and the Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Program (LSHHP). Environmental Health Inspector II responsibilities are distributed between the two programs.
Responsibilities – ALMP
Inspect facilities to identify asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials.
Develop facility asbestos management plans; determine the need for contractual work; develop contract specifications.
Monitor and inspect contractors\' work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations including EPA and OSHA and contract specifications.
Conduct Citywide training regarding asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials.
Maintain and update computer databases of facility information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities – LSHHP
Enforce lead hazard regulations in housing and construction; perform lead paint inspections and risk assessments; provide associated reports.
Perform outreach activities related to lead hazard awareness and prevention of lead poisoning.
Use computer and related software for report writing, electronic communication, and GIS software to generate outreach geographic priority areas.
Assist in the preparation and management of grants; assist in the development and teaching of various lead hazard and healthy homes training programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Environmental Health Inspector II employees may be required to work at heights up to 130 feet and in confined spaces.
Environmental Health Inspector II employees must pass an Asbestos and Lead Medical Examination prior to employment AND pass an annual medical examination in order to retain employment.
Minimum Qualifications You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE
: You must meet ONE of the following options:
A valid Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification issued from the California Department of Public Health.
Three years of full-time experience performing ONE of the following:
Conducting asbestos and/or lead inspections.
Designing asbestos and/or lead abatement projects which MUST include preparing reports and recommendations for mitigation measures and developing specifications for asbestos and/or lead abatement work.
Assessing other environmental hazards such as mold, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), light ballasts, exit signs, Title 22 heavy metals, and/or universal wastes such as batteries, mercury-containing equipment, or other items that are hazardous.
Notes:
An Associate\'s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
A Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of two years of the required experience.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
Certification/Course Work Within one year from date of hire, you must meet BOTH of the following:
Environmental Health Inspector II employees must obtain Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor and Lead Project Monitor Certifications from the California Department of Public Health.
Successful completion of ALL of the following AHERA (Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act) accredited course work: Contractor/Supervisor, Building Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Note:
You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Highly Desirable
Possession of a valid California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) certification or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) certification.
Required Documents (Must Submit with Application)
Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the FBI and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 10 - August 15, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
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Environmental Health Coordinator
The City of San Diego's Environmental Health Inspector II position with the Environmental Services Department works under the Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Program (ALMP) and the Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Program (LSHHP). Environmental Health Inspector II responsibilities are distributed between the two programs.
Responsibilities – ALMP
Inspect facilities to identify asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials.
Develop facility asbestos management plans; determine the need for contractual work; develop contract specifications.
Monitor and inspect contractors\' work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations including EPA and OSHA and contract specifications.
Conduct Citywide training regarding asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials.
Maintain and update computer databases of facility information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities – LSHHP
Enforce lead hazard regulations in housing and construction; perform lead paint inspections and risk assessments; provide associated reports.
Perform outreach activities related to lead hazard awareness and prevention of lead poisoning.
Use computer and related software for report writing, electronic communication, and GIS software to generate outreach geographic priority areas.
Assist in the preparation and management of grants; assist in the development and teaching of various lead hazard and healthy homes training programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Environmental Health Inspector II employees may be required to work at heights up to 130 feet and in confined spaces.
Environmental Health Inspector II employees must pass an Asbestos and Lead Medical Examination prior to employment AND pass an annual medical examination in order to retain employment.
Minimum Qualifications You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE
: You must meet ONE of the following options:
A valid Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification issued from the California Department of Public Health.
Three years of full-time experience performing ONE of the following:
Conducting asbestos and/or lead inspections.
Designing asbestos and/or lead abatement projects which MUST include preparing reports and recommendations for mitigation measures and developing specifications for asbestos and/or lead abatement work.
Assessing other environmental hazards such as mold, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), light ballasts, exit signs, Title 22 heavy metals, and/or universal wastes such as batteries, mercury-containing equipment, or other items that are hazardous.
Notes:
An Associate\'s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
A Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of two years of the required experience.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
Certification/Course Work Within one year from date of hire, you must meet BOTH of the following:
Environmental Health Inspector II employees must obtain Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor and Lead Project Monitor Certifications from the California Department of Public Health.
Successful completion of ALL of the following AHERA (Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act) accredited course work: Contractor/Supervisor, Building Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Note:
You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Highly Desirable
Possession of a valid California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) certification or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) certification.
Required Documents (Must Submit with Application)
Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the FBI and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 10 - August 15, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
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