NEOGOV · 1 week ago
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (NON-CAREER)
City of Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.63/hr - $49.49/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist (Non-Career) for the City of Long Beach's Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves performing duties in Food Safety or Water Quality Programs, including inspections, enforcement of health laws, and community outreach.
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Responsibilities
Enforce applicable local, state, and federal laws at the regulated facilities
Conduct scheduled, surprise, and special inspections of regulated facilities to promote environmental health and safety
Communicate and interact in situations requiring instruction, persuasion, and counseling
Issue health permits to facilities that meet the minimum standards and requirements
Actively look for unpermitted facilities to achieve compliance with the requirements and receive permit approval
Investigate and take corrective action on reported complaints and respond to operators’ and citizens’ inquiries in a timely manner
Use measuring devices, statistical analysis, and methods to evaluate and improve the level of environmental conditions
Prepare correspondences and inspection reports to document findings and results
Review inspection reports and other regulatory documents for accuracy, quality assurance, and to increase standardization within the program
Initiate and participate in the prosecution of environmental health cases of non-compliance with public health laws and regulations by completing inspection and investigation reports, securing evidence, taking and collecting photographs, preparing cases for and attending office hearings, and conferring with city Attorney or Prosecutor
Maintain accurate and current data within Environmental Health and city database system
Perform the duties of the after-hour response on a rotating basis as scheduled
Respond to emergency calls within the designated time
Participate in educational outreach to public and regulated facilities
Participate in coordinated efforts with other city staff and/or other agencies to investigate and achieve compliance
Maintains rapport with community organizations and may serve as a member of the organization's formal structure to provide guidance on environmental health-related problems
Participate in conferences, group discussions, and individual interviews
Define problem areas, collect, interpret, and evaluate data and draw valid conclusions
Plan and conduct in-service and public education training programs, assist with staff training, recommend program goals, and assist in implementation
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Copy of diploma or transcripts denoting degree conferment required
Valid State of California Environmental Health Specialist Certificate (Proof of Certification Required) or Evidence of Acceptance to take the next California examination for Environmental Health Specialist
Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. A DMV driver history report printout required during onboarding)
Preferred
Professional experience conducting environmental health inspections and/or working for an environmental health agency
Bilingual skills (Spanish Preferred)
Benefits
May qualify for health coverage
Sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
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