Environmental Health Inspector II at City of San Diego – San Diego, California

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Environmental Health Coordinator

The City of San Diego's Environmental Health Inspector II position with the Environmental Services Department works under the Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Program (ALMP) and the Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Program (LSHHP). Environmental Health Inspector II responsibilities are distributed between the two programs.

Environmental Health Inspector II positions working in the ALMP inspect facilities to identify asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials; develop facility asbestos management plans; determine need for contractual work; develop contract specifications; monitor and inspect contractors' work to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and contract specifications; conduct Citywide training regarding asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials; maintain and update computer databases of facility information; and perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Health Inspector II positions working in the LSHHP perform enforcement of lead hazard regulations in housing and construction, lead paint inspections and risk assessments, and provide associated reports; perform a variety of outreach activities related to lead hazard awareness and prevention of lead poisoning; use computer and related software for report writing, electronic communication, and Geographic Information System (GIS) software to generate outreach geographic priority areas; assist in the preparation and management of grants; assist in the development and teaching of various lead hazard and healthy homes training programs; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Environmental Health Inspector II employees may be required to work at heights up to 130 feet and in confined spaces.
• Environmental Health Inspector II employees must pass an Asbestos and Lead Medical Examination prior to employment AND pass an annual medical examination in order to retain employment.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. A valid Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification issued from the California Department of Public Health.
2. Three years of full-time experience performing ONE of the following:
   • Conducting asbestos and/or lead inspections.
   • Designing asbestos and/or lead abatement projects which MUST include preparing reports and recommendations for mitigation measures and developing specifications for asbestos and/or lead abatement work.
   • Assessing other environmental hazards such as mold, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), light ballasts, exit signs, Title 22 heavy metals, and/or universal wastes such as batteries, mercury-containing equipment, or other items that are hazardous.

NOTES:

• An Associate's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related environmental science field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of two years of the required experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

CERTIFICATION/COURSE WORK: You must meet BOTH of the following within one year from date of hire:

1. Environmental Health Inspector II employees must obtain Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor and Lead Project Monitor Certifications from the California Department of Public Health.
2. Successful completion of ALL of the following Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) accredited course work: Contractor/Supervisor, Building Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

NOTE:

• You must provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Possession of a valid California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) certification or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) certification.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• Proof of Lead Certified Inspector/Assessor Certification, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.