Environmental Health - Health Specialist I/II/III OR Hazardous Materials Specialist I/II/III
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (EHS) I
DEFINITION
Under supervision, assists with and learns to conduct sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, County, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are Environmental Health Specialist Trainees and learn to conduct a broad array of education, inspection and enforcement activities in all environmental health program areas. Incumbents must be eligible to obtain State Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist within 18 months of initial employment. After attaining registration, meeting the experience requirement and demonstrating sound work habits, they are eligible for promotion to Environmental Health Specialist II.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (EHS) II
DEFINITION
Under general direction, conducts routine sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, County, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; provides training for other staff; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fully experienced journey level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct a broad array of education, inspection and enforcement activities in all environmental health program areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (EHS) III
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs routine to the most complex sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, County, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; serves in a lead capacity in a designated area of environmental health investigation and enforcement; provides administrative support for the Director of Environmental Health; provides training for other staff; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct a broad array of education, inspection and enforcement activities in all environmental health program areas, performing the most complex assignments. This class is also distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist II classification by the requirement that incumbents are responsible to administer a designated environmental health program or programs, and provide supervision or lead direction to other staff.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST (HMS) I
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to assist with and learn to conduct inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, and County hazardous materials and hazardous waste laws, rules, regulations, and standards; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Hazardous Materials Specialist class series. Incumbents receive training in the techniques and procedures essential to conducting inspections and investigations in the enforcement of hazardous waste, hazardous materials and underground storage tank regulations. After incumbents become familiar with the full scope of office and field activities and demonstrate sound work habits, they are eligible for promotion to Hazardous Materials Specialist II.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST (HMS) II
DEFINITION
Under general direction, conduct inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, and County hazardous materials and hazardous waste laws, rules, regulations, and standards; provides training for other staff and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the fully experienced journey level in the Hazardous Materials Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class conduct routine to complex independent inspections in the hazardous material, hazardous waste and underground storage tank program areas.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST (HMS) III
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs routine to the most complex sanitary inspections and investigations in the enforcement of Federal, State, County, and local environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials laws, rules, regulations, and standards; serves in a lead capacity in a designated area of environmental health investigation and enforcement; provides administrative support for the Director of Environmental Health; provides training for other staff; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level in the Environmental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents in this class are registered Environmental Health Specialists and conduct a broad array of education, inspection and enforcement activities in all environmental health program areas, performing the most complex assignments. This class is also distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist II classification by the requirement that incumbents are responsible to administer a designated environmental health program or programs, and provide supervision or lead direction to other staff.
Qualifications
EHS I: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
Some previous experience performing or assisting with environmental investigations and inspections is highly desirable.
EHS II: Eighteen (18) months of experience performing a variety of environmental health investigations and inspections equivalent of Environmental Health Specialist I with Plumas County.
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
EHS III: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of environmental health investigations and inspections equivalent to Environmental Health Specialist II with Plumas County.
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
HMS I: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major on biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, toxicology, hazardous materials management, fire science or a closely related field.
Some previous experience performing or assisting with environmental health of hazardous materials investigations and inspections is highly desirable.
HMS II: Twelve (12) months of experience performing a variety of hazardous materials and hazardous waste investigations and inspections equivalent to Hazardous Materials Specialist I with Plumas County.
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major on biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, toxicology, hazardous materials management, fire science or a closely related field.
HMS III: Twelve (12) months of experience performing a variety of hazardous materials and hazardous waste investigations and inspections equivalent to Hazardous Materials Specialist II with Plumas County.
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major on biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, toxicology, hazardous materials management, fire science or a closely related field.
Special Requirements
EHS I: Possession of valid letter of eligibility for employment as an Environmental Health Trainee from the State Department of Health Services.
EHS II: Possession of valid Environmental Health registration issued by the State Department of Health Services.
EHS III: Some positions may require special training and/or certification as necessary for the area of assignment.
HMS I: Possession of current HAZWOPER certification or state-approved alternative hazardous materials certification, is highly desirable and required within 6 months of employment.
HMS II: Possession of current HAZWOPER certification, or advanced state-approved hazardous materials certification.
HMS III: Possession of current HAZWOPER certification, or advanced state-approved hazardous materials certification.
Miscellaneous Information
Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid California Drivers License by the time of appointment. The valid California License must be maintained throughout employment.
Some positions may require special training and/or certification as necessary for the area of assignment.
All County of Plumas employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with Plumas County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are Required to complete all Disaster Service Work-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.