Environmental Health Specialist - Level IV Indio

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

The recruitment will remain open until filled.

The Environmental Health Department is seeking an Environment Health Specialist - Level IV serving the Coachella Valley.

This position will be based at the Indio Office.

The selected candidate will perform the most comprehensive and complex assignments: 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.

The selected candidate's experience will allow for mentoring/leading the Environmental Health Specialist Team with inspections, consultation and advising facility managers and property owners regarding conformance and compliance with federal, state and local environmental health laws, codes and regulations.

The Environmental Health Department encourages h ighly competitive candidates with current EHS experience in a senior role with proven leadership responsibilities and/or mentoring of staff to apply.

To Qualify: Candidates for the Environmental Health Specialist - Level IV position are required to possess a valid California Department of Health certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.

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 IV - Desert is distinguished from the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist - Desert classification in that the latter is a first line supervisory classification and performs the full range of supervisory duties.

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 enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.• Assist the program supervisor with the supervision and training of staff.

• Advise on methods and techniques applied to environmental health and safety; review completed assignments and assist in the more difficult and sensitive investigations and enforcement activities.

• Initiate hearings for suspension/revocation of permits; serve as hearing officer.

• Perform adminis...