The County of Los Angeles

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COORDINATOR

The County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COORDINATOR

Salary

$97,793.52 - $131,789.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5680A

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/06/2024

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

PH5680A

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 8:30a.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.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:

Develops, implements and coordinates programs of training, recruitment and selection for the staff of the Environmental Health organization; plans and coordinates programs to provide specialized training to industries regulated by the Environmental Health Program.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

The one position allocable to this class works under the administrative and technical direction of the director of special operations. Functions performed include providing administrative and technical direction to subordinates in conducting a continual program of training for the professional and para-professional environmental health staff; maintaining a continuous program of recruiting and selection of Environmental Health Specialists, and counseling with Environmental Health Specialists I on obtaining required State registration. This position develops and coordinates specialized training in environmental health as required by the State or environmental health program management.

Essential Job Functions

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Determines training needs through investigation, consultation, and evaluation of requests; develops and recommends programs to management designed to meet these needs.
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Directs a staff in the conduct of training programs to orient employees, provide technical and specialized skills in environmental management, and develop management or supervisory capability.
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Provides guidance and instruction to subordinate staff in training and personnel administration and reviews and evaluates subordinates' work.
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Organizes or coordinates and leads conferences, makes outside speaking engagements and serves on professional committees.
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Coordinates management development and supervisory training with other organizations within the Department of Health Services.
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Arranges for staff specialists or outside experts to serve as instructors and lecturers and advises and assists departmental personnel serving as instructors in formulating teaching plans, course work and teaching techniques.
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Observes and evaluates the effectiveness of staff serving as instructors and analyzes training results and develops methods to increase effectiveness.
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Prepares budget request for training activities, equipment, supplies, and other training expenses; prepares or secures necessary training materials and provides classroom space.
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Administers an ongoing program of recruitment, examination and selection for professional and para-professional personnel.
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Establishes contacts with local colleges and universities to orient and encourage graduates to enter a career in environmental health and provides counseling regarding careers in environmental health; coordinates the Environmental Health Internship Program with the local colleges and universities seeking placement of their interns.
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Advises Environmental Health Specialists I on meeting Environmental Health Specialist II registration requirements.
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Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Four years' experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, two years of which must have been at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III* or higher.

LICENSE:

Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.**

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:

Experience at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III ( in the County of Los Angeles is defined as a registered environmental health specialist who performs specialized environmental health inspections and investigations of complex*** environmental health problems; or provides lead**** supervision to field staff who are enforcing environmental health and consumer protection laws by making inspections, initiating investigations and taking appropriate enforcement action.

CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:

**YouMUSTsubmit a legible copy of the required certificate (not the pocket license) as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission

Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application beingREJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

***Complex environmental health problems are p roblems requiring multi-faceted solutions.

****Leadexperience is defined as experience providing technical assistance and training to journey or lower level employees with responsibility for assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III or higher.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of certification and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filingweighted 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.

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 fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

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 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) 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 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 haveclearly shown that you meet theMINIMUM 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 beREJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note thatALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

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Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
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FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
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UtilizingVERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned asINCOMPLETEand will not be accepted.
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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 asINCOMPLETE.

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

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.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID 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.

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.

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 historyunless 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.

Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst

Department Contact E-mail:

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Exam Number:PH5680A

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add and to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please do not copy and paste all your duties in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specification(s). In doing so, your application will be dispositioned as incomplete and will beREJECTED or not awarded points

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

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Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in NOT accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.
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Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
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Comments such as "see resume or application"will notbe considered as a response.
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All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

Certificate Requirement:Do you have a certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California Department of Public Health? If YES, you must attach the certificate to the application or submit the certificate to within 15 calendar days of application submission.

If not received within the time line specified, your application will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.

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Yes, I have attached a copy of the REHS certificate to my application.
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Yes, I will email a copy of the REHS certificate within 15 days of my application submission to
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No, I do not have a REHS certificate.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a detailed descriptionof your experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

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1.Name and Address of Employer
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2.Position/Title Held
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3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)
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4.Hours worked per week
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5.Describe experience in detail
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You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Please provide a detailed descriptionof your experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III* or higher..

Experience at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as a registered environmental health specialist who performs specialized environmental health inspections and investigations of complex ** environmental health problems; or provides lead**** supervision to field staff who are enforcing environmental health and consumer protection laws by making inspections, initiating investigations and taking appropriate enforcement action. ***Complexenvironmental health problems are problems requiring multi-faceted solutions. ****Leadexperience is defined as experience providing technical assistance and training to journey or lower level employees with responsibility for assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

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1.Name and Address of Employer
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2.Position/Title Held
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3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)
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4.Hours worked per week
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5.Describe experience in detail
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You will not receive credit for "See Resume/CV" responses.

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County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

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