Environmental Health Specialist In Training I - Examination

Salary: See Position Description
Location : HE - Health Environmental
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: CS2023-086
Department: 5006 - Public Health - Environment
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT# CS2023-086 de
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 08/25/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST IN TRAINING I (OPEN)
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the above classification.
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland's web site: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
No other form or method of application will be accepted. Absolutely no paper applications will be accepted.
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024.
FILING PERIOD MAY BE EXTENDED BY THE DISCRETION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION OFFICE. THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the time of submitting an application, copies of the following items are required to be uploaded as attachments to that application:

1. Proof of Education (as provided herein);
2. A valid Driver's License;
3. Proof of City of Cleveland residency (as described herein) only required if the applicant is a City of Cleveland resident seeking residence credit;
4. DD?214 or other materials to prove veteran's status (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking veteran's preference points; and
5. Any other certificates, diplomas, licenses, resume, etc.

NOTE: YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR AN IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING. YOU ARE APPLYING TO TAKE AN EXAMINATION WHICH WILL BE USED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. THAT LIST WILL BE USED FOR FUTURE HIRES IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.
ELIGIBILITY LISTThe Environmental Health Specialist in Training Eligible List will be established
December 2023 March 2024
*dates are approximated
LIFE OF THE ELIGIBILITY LIST
The life of the eligibility list from this examination will not exceed one year from the date the list is established. Candidates will remain eligible for no more than one year from the date they have been added to the eligibility list.
NOTE: Primary correspondence with applicants is made with applicants via email.
NOTE: All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, resumes and any other required documents must be uploaded and included with your Application when it is submitted. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
NOTE: ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, FURTHER CHANGES TO THAT
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Any file you did not include in the ATTACHMENT section of your application must be sent toCS@CLEVELANDOHIO.GOV.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $20.17 -$27.89 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicant's grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in application.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Conducts both routine and "troubleshooter" inspections in private homes to insure proper environmental hygiene. Issues orders, notices, or referrals to other departments, and re?inspects to insure compliance. Directs field teams involved in both surveying areas for rat infection and baiting rat burrows in those areas. Inspects barber shops, swimming pools (public and private), marinas, schools (private and public), institutions, places of assembly, trailer parks, motels, hotels, laundries, and other recreation facilities. Investigates citizens' complaints relative to garbage and refuse, vacant lots, sewage, animals, weeds, and grass. Inspects and evaluates food shops and instructs industry personnel in proper sanitation methods. Inspects and evaluates properties for lead hazards, tests for lead levels and assesses lead?related environmental risks and hazards as directed. Trains and supervises first?level sanitarians, environmental technicians, and sanitarian aides. Counsels residents in sanitation methods. Helps plan programs and work schedules. Enforces both state and city health codes. Must be familiar with court procedures and methods of license revocation regarding code violations. Performs other job?relate duties as required. May be assigned other tasks during public health emergencies. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.) Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree with 45 quarter or 30 semester credits hours in Science, Math, or
Chemistry from an accredited four?year college or university is required. Must be an Environmental Health Specialist?In?Training or become one within 90 days of the date of hire. Must become an Environmental Health Specialist (EHSIT) within three years of the date of hire. Must maintain EHSIT or EHS registration during employment.
In order to be eligible or considered to perform lead hazard inspections and assessments, must have a Bachelor's Degree with 45 quarter or 30 semester credits hours in Science, Math, or Chemistry from an accredited four?year college or university is required. Must be an Environmental Health Specialist?In?Training or become one within 90 days of the date of hire. Must become an Environmental Health Specialist (EHSIT) within three years of the date of hire. Must maintain EHSIT or EHS registration during employment.
In order to be eligible or considered to perform lead hazard inspections and assessments, must have Ohio Lead Based Paint Inspector and Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor certifications.
A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.
To substantiate a claim for residency points, you must include with your application LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City's website here:

AND

• A copy of ONE acceptable document from the list below showing your current address and dated within thirty (30) days of the date you submit your application.

These documents MUST be saved as a PDF (adobe) file or JPEG (image) file and cannot be larger than 5mb.
Acceptable proofs include:

• Driver's License
• State ID
• Bank Statements
• Utility Bills
• Mortgage or Lease Agreement
• Bills from creditors not listed above
• Other Postmarked mail such as magazines with name and mailing label attached, organization newsletters, medical/dental bills, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration
• Insurance Statement (Home insurance, rental insurance, car insurance or other insurance documents).

WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING AS PROOFS OF RESIDENCY:

• Pay stubs
• Rental Receipts
• Tax Returns
• W?2 Tax Forms unless sent by US Mail

NOTE: IF CREDITORS ARE PAID ONLINE, A COPY OF THE BILL IS TO BE PRINTED SHOWING
THE ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT. THE BILL MUST HAVE THE DATE VISIBLE.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
THE COMMISSION WILL NOT ENTERTAIN APPEALS FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT
AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS FILED HIS/HER APPLICATION. THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IS FINAL.
NOTE: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE
ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Any applicant that willfully provides any false document, statement, or certification in regard to any test will be terminated from all processing, removed from any eligible list, and may face possible criminal prosecution.
ANYONE WHO WISHES TO REQUEST AN EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATION MUST DO SOAT THE TIME OF FILING. THE COMMISSION WILL CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL
CONCERNING SUCH ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION. THE COMMISSION MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE SUCH ACCOMMODATION IF IT IS NOT REASONABLE OR WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP. CURRENT (WITHIN ONE YEAR) DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR THE REQUESTED ACCOMMODATION IS REQUIRED. SUCH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF FILING.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Math, or Chemistry from an accredited four year college or university?(REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your diploma(s)/transcript(s) before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid Driver's License? (REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your license before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No

03
:::NOTE::: Did you upload the required files in the ATTACHMENT section of this application before clicking the submit button? Failure to submit these documents will result in AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. (Each file must be either JPEG or PDF file format AND cannot be any larger than 5 MB in size.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question