Temporary Environmental Health Technician I Solid Waste

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

Conducts inspections and investigations to identify the presence of mosquitoes rodents and other vectors and selects the appropriate control measures.

Prepares compiles and maintains vector breeding inventory maps and records; meets with property owners environmental and community groups to prevent and control vectors; responds to citizen complaints and requests for vector control services.

Writes notices of violation issues citations and completes investigation and inspection reports; operates and maintains a variety of specialized tools and equipment.

Enforces environmental health codes and regulations pertaining to vector control; may assist in the inspection and enforcement of all Environmental Health Programs

Responds to complaints from the public regarding solid waste and sewage.

Consolidates hazardous materials for shipping recycling and/or storage relating to household hazardous materials activities; performs sampling and sampling documentation regarding special investigations or at licensed facilities.

May provide information and assistance to the public regarding environmental health or hazardous materials programs.

Education
Completion of 12 semester/16 quarter units of college level coursework in biological sciences chemistry environmental health or hazardous materials.

OR

Experience
One year of experience conducting vector control pest control environmental health or hazardous materials inspections investigations or activities.

Competitive candidates for this Vector Control Program position willhave vector control district or pest control experience.

Other Requirements
Valid California Driver License: Class C

Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform all essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Please view the APPLICATION INFORMATION section below for more information about reasonable accommodations.

Independent body mobility to stand climb stairs and ladders walk on wet or uneven ground; upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves; manual dexterity to hand-write and use personal computers; corrected vision to read standard text labels monitoring equipment display screens and computer screens.; strength to move 55 gallon drums of materials (with drum dolly); strength to lift and carry tools personal protection and test equipment; physical capability to wear personal protective equipment including cartridge respirator; during mosquito season will lift and carry a backpack filled with product (25 lbs backpack weight without product).

Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office and all types of field environments; be exposed to inclement weather conditions; come in contact with materials/waste including odors and fumes from various pesticides; ability to tolerate very hot and cold temperatures walk or stand for extended periods of time with no rest walk over rough terrain work at heights higher than 10 feet and bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; ability to use stomach and lower back to support the body when lifting.

Knowledge Of
Importance of vector control on public health; insect breeding habits and control; basic biology and life cycles of common vectors; vector prevention and control methods; operation of vector control tools and equipment; pesticide laws and regulations related to the control of vectors and insects; general sanitation and environmental health principles and practices.

Ability To
Learn and interpret and apply environmental health and hazardous waste rules regulations and ordinances; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment; mix chemicals and prepare traps according to established specifications and standards; maintain program field notes records and maps; identify and safely handle common household hazardous materials; compile and maintain basic statistical data; follow written and verbal instructions; practice safe working practices and procedures.

The closing date and timefor this position
Thursday 8/12/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Joseph Miller at or . For general inquiries please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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