Environmental Health Specialist-In Training - Bakersfield, United States - Kern County, CA

Description

Salary :
$4, $5,187.91 MonthlyLocation : Bakersfield, CA

Job Type:
Full time
Job Number: 9285Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 02/14/2024

Closing Date:
ContinuousPosition InformationThis is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice


Examinations:

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment StandardsPossession of a letter of qualifications issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Services section, verifying applicant is eligible to enter an approved Environmental Health Specialist training program.

Please attach the letter of qualifications to your applicationFor more information on how to obtain a letter of qualifications, please visit the following California Department of Public Health website:
Additional RequirementsWithin 36 months from the date of employment, incumbents in the Environmental Health Specialist-in

• Training classification are required to possess a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist, issued by the State of California Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Services section.

Failure to obtain registration will result in termination of employment.
Full job description About Kern County Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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High Performance CultureKern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma.

LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

Growth MindsetWe always encourage our employees to grow and develop.

Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work.

We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification.

Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program.

For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link:
Employee Referral Award Program.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO.

The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP):
Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire

Note:

Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows: The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.

45% for Medicare: EAP is available to help you take control of your life: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account


Paid Holiday Leave:

12 set days (per calendar year)01 I have attached my valid letter of qualifications issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Services section, verifying that I am eligible to enter an approved Environmental Health Specialist training program.

Yes No Required Question