Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor at The County of El Dorado – South Lake Tahoe, California

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Environmental Health division.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the solid waste program, solid waste diversion efforts, and soil waste abatement program.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the division's budget.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned staff; provides technical and administrative supervision for employees in professional training.
• Participates in the selection of personnel and conducts orientation and in-service training programs.
• Confers with and provides professional assistance to County departments on environmental health and related matter

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental health, sanitation or a related biological field

AND

Two years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist in a public health agency. Some lead or supervisory experience is desirable.

NOTE: The above qualifications are a typically accepted way of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the state of California.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Environmental Management Department, Environmental Health Division located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.