Environmental Health Specialist - Level I, II or III Coachella Valley

ABOUT THE POSITION

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County.

The recruitment will remain open until filled.

Multiple Recruitments:The Environmental Health Department has posted two Environment Health Specialist recruitments:


* This recruitment is for locations in the Coachella Valley - Palm Springs and Indio.


* A separate recruitment for Riverside, Corona, Murrieta and Hemet requires a separate application to be submitted.

The County of Riverside Environmental Health Department is currently recruiting for multiple Environmental Health Specialist - Levels I, II or III to be assigned to one of seven offices throughout Riverside County.

The candidates selected will conduct specialized studies, inspections, and investigations involved with the planning and enforcement of complex environmental health laws and regulations.

Candidates selected can also expect to provide electronic reports on inspections.

Divisions may include District Environmental Services, Hazardous Materials, Land Use/Water Resources, and Local Enforcement Agency.

To Qualify: Candidates for the Environmental Health Specialist position are required to possess the following (further details are listed under the Minimum Qualification section below).


* Valid California Driver's License


* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university


* A valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee OR a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health (please attach to your application).

Work Schedule:This position requires office or field work with either a 5/40, 9/80 or 4/10 schedule.

A 5/40 schedule offers five days a week.

With a 9/80 schedule, you'll work nine-hour days for nine days over two weeks, with one day off every other week.

And, a 4/10 schedule offering four days at ten-hours with three-day weekends.

The Environmental Health Specialist I is a natural progression to Environmental Health Specialist II, which in turn leads to Environmental Health Specialist III.

To advance, employees need a satisfactory performance evaluation, meet experience and educational requirements, and pass the state-administered Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) exam.

If these criteria aren't met within 36 months, employees may return to their previous County position or be released before the end of their probationary period.

Meet the Team:

The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County.

Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforci...