ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT DEPUTY

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ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are looking for someone who assists in planning, directing, administering, and coordinating environmental health programs, operations and work activities of the Environmental Health Division.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Requirements

What will I do as an Environmental Health Assistant Deputy?

• Assists in administration of the Environmental Health Division by directing and coordinating, through lower-level managers and supervisors, the work activities of major environmental health areas and programs including but not limited to: Environmental Protection, Food Inspections, Housing Inspection, and Planning and Evaluation.

• Assists in formulating and administering environmental health programs designed to enable effective enforcement of environmental laws and regulations; consults with State, federal, regional and local environmental agencies on methods of operation.

• Analyzes and provides recommendations on organizational issues, financial management and budget, environmental health policies and procedures, contract administration, and other administrative and programmatic areas of the Environmental Health Division.

• Coordinates the work activities and services of the environmental health programs and projects with other city, county, regional, state, and federal related programs.

• Represents the department and functions as a departmental liaison with outside agencies and organizations on environmental health issues and services; and participates in outside community and professional groups and committees.

• Conducts investigations and provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and other governmental bodies on environmental problems, land use, and special permits.

• Ensures the efficient use of department personnel including assisting with selections and promotions, conducting performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary actions and dismissals.

• Act for the environmental health deputy in that person's absence, as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience* within a comprehensive environmental health program** directing a staff of registered environmental health specialists performing a full range of inspections and investigations for the enforcement of environmental health and consumer protection laws at the level of Los Angeles County class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist*** or higher.

*The two (2) years of supervisory experience must have included assignments in at least two environmental health program areas of at least one year duration each.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
1. Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health****.

2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

• **A comprehensive environmental health program includes but is not limited to, organization, management, education, enforcement, consultation, and emergency response for the purpose of prevention of environmental health hazards and the promotion and protection of the public health and the environment.

• ***Experience at the level of Chief Environmental Health Specialist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

****Please submit a legible, valid and current copy of the required certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

Click the link or call (916) 449-5662 to acquire the Registered Environmental Health Specialist certificate from the California Department of Public Health.https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx

The required license and certification needs to be current/active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.



Please fill out the application completely! Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.



ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.