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Form of workSalary : $76,044.80 - $99,736.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-05149-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 12/02/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.
The Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Services Division is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialists III (EHS III) to lead and coordinate an Environmental Health program and serve as an expert consultant performing direct services in a specialized area of Environmental Health. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies within the Land Use Protection Program and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The EHS III assigned to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will perform in-home inspections for lead and lead hazards, collaborate with and conduct training for municipal code enforcement and building inspectors on lead-safe housing, and ensure progressive enforcement of procedures for escalated enforcement actions. The EHS III assigned to Land Use Protection Program serves as a technical expert and staff consultant in the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) to help ensure the correct operation and closure of solid waste facilities within the county by ensuring proper storage and transportation of solid wastes. EHS III assists the Supervising EHS by assigning and reviewing the work of staff, training and coordinating complex projects.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
*Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for prior fiscal year
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule: May be required to perform duties on-call after normal working hours and on weekends.
Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the field. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Assignment: Must be willing to accept work assignments in the following areas: Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, and San Bernardino. Must indicate a willingness to work in all three (3) geographic areas on the Application in order to be eligible for these positions.
Minimum Requirements
Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Some assignments require specialized certificates. Be sure to indicate any special certifications on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
AND
Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing Environmental Health inspections and investigations in California.
Note: Experience as a trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly separated from journey-level experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience leading team projects and knowledge of two or more Environmental Health Services programs (Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Vector Rodent Control, Housing and Property Improvement, Land Use, Water, Waste Water, and Waste Management) in a public agency.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, December 29, 2023. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
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California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS): Provide your current registration number and expiration date.
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Office Locations: I am willing to work at all of the Environmental Health Services offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga.
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REHS Experience: Indicate the number of years of journey-level (i.e., full working level) experience as a RegisteredEnvironmental Health Specialist. Include your job title, name of employer, and dates of employment in the response (e.g., EHS II, San Bernardino County, 1/15/08-Present).Note: Experience as a trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly separated from journey-level experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
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Environmental Health Program Experience: Describe your experience in Environmental Health, including: 1) Name of Employer, 2) Dates of Employment, 3) Type of Program, and 4) Special Certifications required for the Position. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
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Program Development or Program Enhancement: Describe your experience, level of responsibility, and your specific role(s) that involved improving environmental systems and/or operations. Provide specific examples. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
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Committee Participation: Describe your experience participating on committees in your department or other County or State organizations. Include the purpose of the committee, length of participation, level of involvement (lead, assisted, participated, etc.), and the outcome. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application Complete:Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-05149-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 12/02/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.
The Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Services Division is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialists III (EHS III) to lead and coordinate an Environmental Health program and serve as an expert consultant performing direct services in a specialized area of Environmental Health. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies within the Land Use Protection Program and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The EHS III assigned to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will perform in-home inspections for lead and lead hazards, collaborate with and conduct training for municipal code enforcement and building inspectors on lead-safe housing, and ensure progressive enforcement of procedures for escalated enforcement actions. The EHS III assigned to Land Use Protection Program serves as a technical expert and staff consultant in the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) to help ensure the correct operation and closure of solid waste facilities within the county by ensuring proper storage and transportation of solid wastes. EHS III assists the Supervising EHS by assigning and reviewing the work of staff, training and coordinating complex projects.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
*Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for prior fiscal year
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule: May be required to perform duties on-call after normal working hours and on weekends.
Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the field. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Assignment: Must be willing to accept work assignments in the following areas: Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, and San Bernardino. Must indicate a willingness to work in all three (3) geographic areas on the Application in order to be eligible for these positions.
Minimum Requirements
Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Some assignments require specialized certificates. Be sure to indicate any special certifications on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
AND
Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing Environmental Health inspections and investigations in California.
Note: Experience as a trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly separated from journey-level experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience leading team projects and knowledge of two or more Environmental Health Services programs (Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Vector Rodent Control, Housing and Property Improvement, Land Use, Water, Waste Water, and Waste Management) in a public agency.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, December 29, 2023. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
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California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS): Provide your current registration number and expiration date.
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Office Locations: I am willing to work at all of the Environmental Health Services offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga.
- Yes
- No
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REHS Experience: Indicate the number of years of journey-level (i.e., full working level) experience as a RegisteredEnvironmental Health Specialist. Include your job title, name of employer, and dates of employment in the response (e.g., EHS II, San Bernardino County, 1/15/08-Present).Note: Experience as a trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly separated from journey-level experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
05
Environmental Health Program Experience: Describe your experience in Environmental Health, including: 1) Name of Employer, 2) Dates of Employment, 3) Type of Program, and 4) Special Certifications required for the Position. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
06
Program Development or Program Enhancement: Describe your experience, level of responsibility, and your specific role(s) that involved improving environmental systems and/or operations. Provide specific examples. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
07
Committee Participation: Describe your experience participating on committees in your department or other County or State organizations. Include the purpose of the committee, length of participation, level of involvement (lead, assisted, participated, etc.), and the outcome. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".
08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application Complete:Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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