ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II

Salary

$71,676.00 - $91,488.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5671C

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

09/17/2020

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5671C

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:30 p.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period, update additional information, update eligibility information, update transfer of score information and to clarify the certificate requirements.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out of class experience will be accepted

DEFINITION

Enforces environmental health and consumer protection laws by making inspections, conducting investigations, and taking appropriate enforcement action.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocable to this class work independently in either a general or a specialized Environmental Management Program under the administrative and technical direction of higher-level environmental health staff. Incumbents plan and implement the more complex as well as routine investigations and inspections of food serving establishments, food markets, school cafeterias, school buildings, mobile home parks, recreational facilities, public assembly areas, and dwellings in order to detect unhealthy conditions; incumbents also conduct investigations of potential consumer fraud relating to misrepresentation of food. These positions function independently in the field and have legal authority to initiate emergency action when the public health or safety is endangered or to issue citations which are reviewed after issuance.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts periodic inspections of food establishments and restaurants to ensure legal compliance and to promote environment health by making observations to see that food is unadulterated, properly labeled, refrigerated, stored, handled, and protected from contaminants.

Reviews and observes utensil washing and sanitizing procedures by testing water temperatures and cleaning agents and facilities to ensure that these meet Federal, State, and local legal requirements.

Ensures that food equipment such as stoves, refrigerators, and other cooking equipment and appliances are clean and in good repair and takes appropriate enforcement action; completes reports of areas in violation.

Investigates complaints concerning the infestation of rodents and insects by looking for evidence of infestation such as telltale signs and avenues of entry, placing poisons, recommending corrective measures, and taking appropriate enforcement action.

Conducts periodic inspections and investigates complaints concerning the improper disposal of garbage, rubbish, and sewage and other unsanitary conditions in building, multiple and single family dwellings, and retail food or other establishments by conducting inspections of premises for adequate disposal facilities, such as covered bins to prevent insect and rodent infestation; recommends corrective measures and takes appropriate enforcement action.

Conducts specialized technical inspections and investigations to prevent and control consumer fraud in the retail marketing and sale of food under public health laws and regulations concerned with adulteration, mislabeling, and false advertising of food; meets with concerned parties to discuss correction of deficiencies and to obtain compliance through appropriate enforcement action.

Initiates and participates in prosecution of environmental health cases of non-compliance with public health laws and regulations by completing investigation reports, securing evidence, taking and collecting photographs, and preparing cases for prosecution, initiating and attending office hearings, and conferring with city or the District Attorney.

Participates in communicable disease investigations related to environmental health.

Ensures that establishments being inspected have obtained a current public health license or permit: ensures that establishments receive and post a grade/score card.

Maintains rapport with community organizations and may serve as a member of the organization's formal structure to provide guidance on environmental health related problems.

Testifies in court as the investigating officer for the Department of Health Services, as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Certificate* as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.

*CERTIFICATE INFORMATION

You MUSTsubmit 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 or within 15 calendar days of application submission toHRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California Department of Public Health, click on the link below or call (916) 449-5662:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx

LICENSE INFORMATION

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions.

YouMUSTsubmit a copy of your valid California Class C Driver License with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS

3 - Moderate. Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part 1: The EHS-2010 Written Test to evaluate Customer Service, Written Expression, Data Analysis & Interpretation (including Mathematical Ability) and Reading Comprehension weighted 35%.

THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Only those candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test will be eligible for the interview portion of the examination.

Part 2: An interview (oral examination) to evaluate Interpersonal/Oral Communication/Customer Service Skills, Analytical & Decision Making Ability, Work Skills and Adaptability & Dependability, and Field Trainer Capacityweighted 65%.

Candidate must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be added to the eligible register.

Applicants with disabilities who require special arrangements must provide the Examination Unit with written notification at the time of filing.

TRANSFER OF SCORES:

Applicants that have taken identical test part(s) for this or any other exam within the last 6 months will have their test responses for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test parts that may be used in the future for new examinations. Upon acceptance of your application, your test responses may be transferred to the new examination and you may not be allowed to retake any identical test part(s) for at least (6) months. Depending on the new examination content, your transferred test responses may not result in the same score. UNSUCCESFUL CANDIDATES MAY REAPPLY AND COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for the employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at:http://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit

While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgationAND MAY NOT REAPPLY DURING THIS PERIOD. After this period of eligibility, candidates may file a new application and extend theirWRITTEN TEST AND INTERVIEW SCORESonce for an additional twelve (12) months by advising the exam unit staff at the time of filing, if the examination is open. Candidates also have the option of retaking the written test and interview; however,THE LAST TEST SCORE WILL APPLY.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Services, as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Any required documents or additional information must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission toHRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting, You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet theSELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly so that you will receive full credit for related certification.

Failure to provide complete information may impact assessment of your qualifications and acceptance into the examination process.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please note thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

• FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD;

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Fair Chance Employer:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

ADA Coordinator: (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone:(323) 659-6546

Department Contact Email:HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov (mofong@ph.lacounty.gov?subject=PH5670C%20-%20EHS%20I)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

Your Responsibilities:

1.Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

2.Requirements on Job Posting:

a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.

5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:

a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

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NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.

By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.

Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)

Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.

Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Updated February 2024

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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  This Supplemental Questionnaire is to be completed by all applicants for the Environmental Health Specialist II examination. This Supplemental Questionnaire requires you to document specific certificate and license that pertain to the competencies identified as important to successful performance of the job duties of an Environmental Health Specialist II. The information you provide will be used to determine that you meet the minimum requirements. It is your sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The information and/or responses in the Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be stated in the application form. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Making false statements on this form may cause you to be disqualified from this examination.Required information and supporting documentationIn order to move on in the examination process, you must provide all required information and supporting documentation (e.g., certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health and valid California Class C Driver License) as identified in the instructions for each section.I have read and understand the above instructions

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  Minimum RequirementDo you have a certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health?

If yes, You MUST submit a legible, valid and current copy of the required certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. If not received within the specified time frame your application will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.

For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Public Health, you may call (916) 449-5662.

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• No

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  License RequirementDo you have a valid California Class C Driver License?

If yes, you must attach a legible copy of the license with your application at the time of filing or submit the license within fifteen (15) calendar days to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. If not received within the specified time frame your application will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.

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