Position Description
Under direct supervision, to assist with environmental sanitation studies, inspections and investigations; to prevent or eliminate environmental sanitation health hazards; and to do related work as required.
Example of Duties
- Assists County Public Health and Environmental Health service providers.
- Plans and performs routine surveys, investigations and inspections to determine environmental health problems and needs.
- Inspects food handling and processing establishments, camp sites, trailer courts, swimming pools, housing and dwelling units, schools, public and private buildings and installations for compliance with sanitation laws and regulations.
- Reviews and approves development plans.
- Investigates complaints relating to insect problems, animal bites, unsanitary waste disposal and related problems.
- May advise public on laws and regulations and works to secure voluntary compliance.
- Appears as witness in court if needed.
- Work with community agencies in promoting sanitation and public health standards.
- May prepare ordinances and makes presentations to Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
- May coordinate air pollution activities and over sees conformance of State and Local air pollution regulations.
- May prepare reports.
- Assists Registered Sanitarian as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Basic principles of physical, biological and social sciences used in environmental quality control; functions and operations of related agencies and community organizations; State and Local laws and regulations governing public health
sanitation and public health; methods and techniques of investigation, inspecting and resolving unsanitary conditions; general principles and practices of environmental health and sanitation; principles of research, statistical analysis and report writing.
Ability to:
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; prepare clear and concise reports; plan, organize and carry out research; analyze and evaluate data and make recommendations based on findings; detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards and secure their correction through education, voluntary compliance or legal enforcement; coordinate public health needs and goals.
Education, Training, and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelors degree in environmental health or a related field. Possession of an approved authorization from the State of California Department of Environmental Health to participate in a Trainee Program.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required; written certification from the State Department Health Services that educational background meets State requirements; and state authorization to work as a trainee has been granted.