Environmental Health Technician
Environmental Health Technician
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EXAMINATION NUMBER:
PH5668DFIRST DAY OF FILING:
Friday March 1 2024 at 8:30 a.m Pacific Time (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
DEFINITION:
Under close supervision assists Environmental Health Specialists in performing routine tasks associated with the inspection and enforcement of environmental health and consumer protection laws.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class receive administrative and technical supervision from a Chief Environmental Health Specialist and may receive lead supervision from an Environmental Health Specialist. These positions perform one of the following assignments: Incumbents assigned to a Countywide specialized environmental program perform routine surveys and assist Environmental Health Specialists in more complex assignments to identify and solve environmental health problems in areas such as the following: water and sewage garment and laundry facility inspection solid waste water pollution vector control and authority to collect invalid and revoked licenses and permits issue violation notices to correct situations and conduct reinspections to ascertain compliance which may impact upon public health and the environment within the limit of their legal authority. Incumbents assigned to a District Environmental Services perform general surveys of the community to locate new establishments verify appropriate licenses and permits as well as review the routine complaint investigations. They issue orders to correct unhealthful situations within the limit of their legal authority.Essential Job Functions
Conducts surveys of food establishments and housing inventories and reviews Treasurer/Tax Collector documents in order to identify errors and discrepancies in permits and licenses issued.
Collects revoked or invalid licenses and permits.
Conducts routine complaint investigations such as the following: mosquitoes trash stables and vacant lot problems.
Issues orders for cleanup if required.
Conducts initial surveys of laundries to ensure proper permits are exhibited.
Assists Environmental Health Specialists in routine environmental inspections of food establishments.
Inspects restrooms and trash facilities relating findings to an Environmental Health Specialist.
Performs initial surveys for rodent presence.
Assists property owners in planning controls selects and on limited occasions may apply rodent poisons under supervision and monitors progress of rodent control program.
Assists Environmental Health Specialists in routine inspections by securing and monitoring equipment being used to determine levels of noise dust carbon monoxide formaldehyde and illumination.
Provides materials to the public related to departmental regulations policies and procedures; reviews forms submitted by the public for completeness.
Diagrams facilities indicating areas where monitoring occurs reporting findings to Environmental Health Specialists.
Conducts required live mosquito trapping and collects samples.
Assists Environmental Health Specialists in the plague surveillance program by trapping rodents placing and maintaining dusting stations and applying pesticides under supervision.Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Chemistry Zoology Microbiology or Biology from an accredited college or university.
A copy of official transcripts must be submitted to verify the required courses.*
License Requirement:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out jobrelated essential functions.- A copy of your valid California Class C Driver License must be submitted with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing to.
- Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
3 Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.Special Requirement Information:
- *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university course work you must attach a legible copyof the Official Transcript(s) from the accredited institution with Registrars signature and school seal to the application.
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
- Official Transcript is defined asa transcript that bears the college seal and states official and/or copy issued by the schools registrar office. A printout of the classes from the schools website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be acceptedand may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
- All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or emailed towithin fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.
Credit will be given to candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications:- Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access PowerPoint or equivalent applications in school or work for projects or assignments.
- Experience collecting and assisting in analyzing and interpreting data for school or work for projects or assignments.
- Customer service experience working with the public.
Additional Information
Examination Content:
Once we have determined that you meet our education and license requirements the examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination (evaluation of education and experience) to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
Vacancy Information:
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.
Available Shift:
Any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
Application and Filing Information:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information if any must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent towithin fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00p.m. PT deadline on the last day of filingas you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on theCounty of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Websiteyou can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Applicants must submit their completed applications before 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education training and job experience you include. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job/position title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week description of work and duties performed.If your application is incomplete it will be REJECTED.
Important Notes:- Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.
- Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
- Comments such as SEE RESUME or SEE APPLICATION will not be considered a valid response; therefore using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.
Social Security Number:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Do Not Share User ID Email And Password:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
Fair Chance Employer:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race religion sex national origin age sexual orientation or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
ANTIRACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
