County of San Mateo
Environmental Health Specialist I-II-III - Consumer Protection Programs (Open &
County of San Mateo, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Description
San Mateo County Health's Environmental Health Services Division ensures a safe and healthful environment in the County's 20 cities and unincorporated areas through education, monitoring and enforcement of a variety of regulatory programs, as well as ongoing services to the community. For more information on the Environmental Health Services Division, please visit our website at: https://www.smchealth.org/eh The Position
The Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Consumer Protection Program will provide services to the County and some local communities, including inspection, consultation, surveys, investigations and enforcement of regulations in activities relating to water, food, waste, housing, public pools and safety. Rewarding Aspects of the Job: Your work will have a direct impact on helping the residents of San Mateo County live longer and healthier lives. The education and enforcement work in the food program will prevent food borne illnesses in the community. In addition, the regulatory oversight in our public swimming pool program will ensure a healthy way for the public to recreate as well prevent potential childhood drownings. Challenging Aspects of the Job: You will have the opportunity to navigate complex regulatory environments while addressing the diverse needs of the public, businesses, and government stakeholders—all while making timely, evidence-based decisions that directly impact community health and safety. Environmental Health Specialists I/II/III are responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Conduct regular inspections of food, water, housing, industrial, educational, and recreational facilities to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. Provide instruction and guidance to correct violations and carry out enforcement activities as needed. Investigate and resolve public complaints related to environmental health concerns. Advise and educate business owners, builders, architects, engineers, public officials, and others on the interpretation and application of environmental health laws and requirements. Conduct training sessions for employees of restaurants and other establishments in environmental sanitation practices. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence. Serve as an expert witness in court proceedings when necessary. Provide general program support as assigned. At the III level, lead research or administer a senior project aimed at enhancing or strengthening a specific component of the environmental health field, and serve as a subject matter resource in that specialty area. Perform other related duties as assigned. There are currently three regular vacancies in the Environmental Health Services Division in the Food and Pool Programs. The positions are located in San Mateo, but will travel throughout the County to perform duties. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: I level ($43.73 - $48.90/hour): A bachelor\'s degree which has included a minimum of 30 semester units of basic sciences. II level ($51.25 - $64.04/hour): One year of experience in general inspections and investigations in the environmental health field. III level ($54.38 - $67.95/hour): Two years of journey level experience in environmental health inspections and investigations. Knowledge of: Principles of biological and physical sciences; Principles and practices of environmental health sanitation; Techniques of environmental health inspection, investigation and control; General community health problems and governmental programs designed to control or alleviate them; Research, evaluation and statistical methods; Laws, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health in California; Provisions of the Penal Code relating to public nuisances. Skills/Abilities: Interpret laws, regulations and data; Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations; Advise and instruct others in sanitation and environmental health; Enforce local ordinances and state law; Work independently and as a team member; Keep complex and accurate records; Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Speak effectively and communicate; Represent the division as an expert; Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Licensure/Certification: For the II or III level: possession of a California Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County employees with at least six months of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application appraisal/screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates’ application and responses to the supplemental questions. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written exam (weight 100%). All tests will be held in San Mateo County, California. Applicants must participate at their own expense. The eligible list will be used to fill current and possible future vacancies. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis; selections may be made at any time in the process. Important: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County\'s website, use the Apply button. If you are not on the County\'s website, go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by midnight on the final filing date. Note: This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. About the County: San Mateo County is committed to advancing equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels. HR Contact: Ximena Burns (061325) (Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III-J048/J046/J049)
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San Mateo County Health's Environmental Health Services Division ensures a safe and healthful environment in the County's 20 cities and unincorporated areas through education, monitoring and enforcement of a variety of regulatory programs, as well as ongoing services to the community. For more information on the Environmental Health Services Division, please visit our website at: https://www.smchealth.org/eh The Position
The Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Consumer Protection Program will provide services to the County and some local communities, including inspection, consultation, surveys, investigations and enforcement of regulations in activities relating to water, food, waste, housing, public pools and safety. Rewarding Aspects of the Job: Your work will have a direct impact on helping the residents of San Mateo County live longer and healthier lives. The education and enforcement work in the food program will prevent food borne illnesses in the community. In addition, the regulatory oversight in our public swimming pool program will ensure a healthy way for the public to recreate as well prevent potential childhood drownings. Challenging Aspects of the Job: You will have the opportunity to navigate complex regulatory environments while addressing the diverse needs of the public, businesses, and government stakeholders—all while making timely, evidence-based decisions that directly impact community health and safety. Environmental Health Specialists I/II/III are responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Conduct regular inspections of food, water, housing, industrial, educational, and recreational facilities to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. Provide instruction and guidance to correct violations and carry out enforcement activities as needed. Investigate and resolve public complaints related to environmental health concerns. Advise and educate business owners, builders, architects, engineers, public officials, and others on the interpretation and application of environmental health laws and requirements. Conduct training sessions for employees of restaurants and other establishments in environmental sanitation practices. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence. Serve as an expert witness in court proceedings when necessary. Provide general program support as assigned. At the III level, lead research or administer a senior project aimed at enhancing or strengthening a specific component of the environmental health field, and serve as a subject matter resource in that specialty area. Perform other related duties as assigned. There are currently three regular vacancies in the Environmental Health Services Division in the Food and Pool Programs. The positions are located in San Mateo, but will travel throughout the County to perform duties. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: I level ($43.73 - $48.90/hour): A bachelor\'s degree which has included a minimum of 30 semester units of basic sciences. II level ($51.25 - $64.04/hour): One year of experience in general inspections and investigations in the environmental health field. III level ($54.38 - $67.95/hour): Two years of journey level experience in environmental health inspections and investigations. Knowledge of: Principles of biological and physical sciences; Principles and practices of environmental health sanitation; Techniques of environmental health inspection, investigation and control; General community health problems and governmental programs designed to control or alleviate them; Research, evaluation and statistical methods; Laws, regulations and ordinances governing environmental health in California; Provisions of the Penal Code relating to public nuisances. Skills/Abilities: Interpret laws, regulations and data; Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations; Advise and instruct others in sanitation and environmental health; Enforce local ordinances and state law; Work independently and as a team member; Keep complex and accurate records; Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Speak effectively and communicate; Represent the division as an expert; Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Licensure/Certification: For the II or III level: possession of a California Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County employees with at least six months of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application appraisal/screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates’ application and responses to the supplemental questions. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written exam (weight 100%). All tests will be held in San Mateo County, California. Applicants must participate at their own expense. The eligible list will be used to fill current and possible future vacancies. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis; selections may be made at any time in the process. Important: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County\'s website, use the Apply button. If you are not on the County\'s website, go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by midnight on the final filing date. Note: This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. About the County: San Mateo County is committed to advancing equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels. HR Contact: Ximena Burns (061325) (Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III-J048/J046/J049)
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