- Receives and inputs backflow prevention device test results into an electronic data management system; updatesbackflowassemblyrecords;generatesandmailsbackflowtestnotices.
- Performsfieldsurveysofrecreationalhealthfacilities;collectsandtestswatersamples;performsbasicpoolcalculations.
- Conductsinspectionsoftobaccoretailfacilitiesforcompliancewithlocal,state,andfederallawsandregulations.
- Investigatescomplaintsrelatedtotobaccouse,vectorcontrol,vermin,sewage,andgeneralsanitation.
- Performsannualtestsandcertificationofleafblowingmachines.
- AssistsprofessionalstaffintheenforcementofEnvironmentalHealthcompliancemeasures.
- Writesinspectionreports,complaintinvestigationreports,andcorrespondence.
- Issueswarningnoticesandadministrative citations.
- Maintainstrackinglogsandrecords;generatesreports.
- Performssimplemaintenanceandcalibrationoftesting equipment.
- RepresentstheEnvironmental Health Divisionat community outreach events.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Attention to Detail- Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
- Informing-Proactivelyobtainingandsharinginformation.
- Writing- Communicating effectively in writing.
- Handling Conflict-Managing interpersonally strained situations.
- Reading Comprehension-Understandingandusingwritteninformation.
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation-Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Two years of college credit in environmental health, public health, environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, ecology, or a closely related field; OR,
- Two years of experience working as a vector control technician or providing direct support in an environmental health program.
Environmental Health Technician - Pasadena, United States - City of Pasadena, CA
Description
The City of Pasadena is currently seeking an Environmental Health Technician to perform tasks related to environmental health regulatory activities.
This class differs from the Assistant Environmental Health Specialist in that the latter receives the on-the-job training hours necessary to meet State of California licensure requirements to qualify as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of principles and theory of environmental health science and has experience using inspection techniques to investigate a variety of sanitary conditions.
They have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to interpret and apply State health and safety codes and city ordinance in person and in detailed reports.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The City of Pasadena has had its ownPublic Health Department for over 125 years. We are excited about serving our community and we hope you are too Come join our team and grow with us
Essential Functions
Themajorresponsibilitiesofthispositionarelistedbelow.
Formoreinformation,pleasereviewthejobdescription.
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SELECTION PROCESS
Theselectionprocesswillconsistofatrainingandexperienceevaluation,interviewpanel,department-levelinterviewand possibly an online assessment.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Environmental Health division of the Public Health Department.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary work period.Special Requirements
MustpossessavalidCaliforniaClassCdriver'slicenseandcomplywiththeCity'sMotorVehicleSafetyPolicyduringthe course of employment.
PC 832 certification must be completed within one year of appointment to the position as a requirement of continued employment