Environmental Health Specialist Trainee-fhd - San Diego, United States - County of San Diego

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3 weeks ago

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The Department of Environmental Health and Quality announces an excellent career opportunity

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE-FOOD AND HOUSING DIVISION

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Future Salary Increase

July % increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board +.68% Market Increase)
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The process to obtain the evaluation letter from CDPH takes a minimum of 6 weeks. If you are interested in this position, BEGIN THIS PROCESS NOW

ABOUT THE JOB:


  • Environmental Health Specialist Trainees protect the environment, public health, and safety of San Diego County residents through permit, inspection, consultation, planning, investigation and enforcement activities in a wide variety of program areas. Environmental Health Specialist Trainees receive onthejob training to perform basic inspections and investigations for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. For additional information on this job class, please click here.
  • Food and Housing Division (FHD) is responsible for protecting the public from disease, health threats, safety hazards, and nuisances as they relate to food, housing, public swimming pools, and body art facilities.
  • Click here to see a short video of this job class.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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  • If you do not qualify to be certified as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) but qualify as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee (EHS Trainee), you will be sent the evaluation letter from the California Department of Public Health which states that the applicant is eligible to begin training in an approved environmental health program. This is the letter required for this position.

The above process takes a minimum of 6 weeks. If you are interested in this position, BEGIN THIS PROCESS NOW

HIRING TIMELINE & DATES:


  • Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews have been conducted

Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

  • Preemployment

Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

  • Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S.

college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 30 semester units of core science coursework and laboratories as specified by California Department of Public Health.

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NOTE:

Applicants must attach a copy of their official or unofficial college or university complete transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency certification.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**:


EVALUATION PROCESS:


Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of a job, on a case-by-case basis.


Veteran's Preference Policy **The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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  • The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all

Our values include:
integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations.

While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.

Click here for more information on our _Strategic Plan )_ _(Download PDF reader)_ as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a _Framework for the Future_ that will create a County that works for all.

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The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any _county_, city, state agency, or public district.

Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.


The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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