Environmental Health Specialist Trainee - Alameda County Health : Job Details

Alameda County Environmental Health Department is recruiting for a provisional appointment ENVIORNMENT HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Join our dynamic motivated and compassionate team.

$81,057.60-$92,393.60 Annually

Plus, an excellent benefits package!

This is a provisional recruitment.

*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. Incumbents in this class are not registered Environmental Health Specialists. Upon successful completion of required service and acquisition of registration, incumbents of this class may compete for positions in the higher class of Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

ABOUT US

Alameda County Department of Environmental Health Environmental Health programs impact the lives of Alameda County citizens every hour of each day. Our work protects and enhances the health and quality of life by ensuring food and recreational safety, reducing exposures to toxins and pests, protecting the quality of our water, air, the physical environment and so much more. In many other ways, we work to make your community better as our goal is always environmental health protection.

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The POSITION

Under close supervision, may conduct compliance inspections of food establishments, recreational facilities, water supplies, schools, rental housing, boarding homes, on-site sewage disposal systems; and refuse disposal systems; makes recommendations on enforcement of local and state public health laws and regulations; and to perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Incumbents of positions in this class are not registered Environmental Health Specialists. They learn and perform a wide range of environmental health duties under close supervision and all work and reports are closely reviewed. After six months to two years of service in this class, incumbents are eligible for the California Department of Health Services certification examination for Registered Environmental Health Specialists. Upon successful completion of required service and acquisition of registration, incumbents of this class may compete for positions in the higher class of Environmental Health Specialist. Supervision is received from a Supervising Environmental Health Specialists who closely reviews all completed inspection reports, records and correspondence. Frequent discussion and consultations on technical and legal matters are held with Senior and Supervising Environmental Health Specialists

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Makes routine inspections of food processing and handling establishments, public housing, recreational facilities, schools, sewage disposal systems, solid waste facilities and other facilities to assess public health hazards and to determine compliance with public health laws and regulations.

2. Interprets provisions of public health laws and regulations, advises on methods of meeting and maintaining sanitary requirements, and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance.

3. Investigates complaints regarding surfacing sewage, waste disposal, animal bites, insect problems, and alleged illnesses; and obtains facts, evidence, and samples needed in determining abatement and control requirements.

4. Learn to review plans of proposed onsite sewage disposal systems recreational facilities and food establishments to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

5. Inspects public housing and private residences to evaluate sanitary condition of building, plumbing, lavatory facilities, lighting, ventilation, vermin infestations and water supply.

6. Keeps records, prepares reports of daily inspections and violations, and prepares correspondence and special reports relating to the work.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Appointees to this position must become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist within two years. The Environmental Health Specialist Trainee class is intended to provide the required work experience in an approved environmental health program, which must be completed prior to taking the Environmental Health Specialist Registration Examination. The educational requirements as set forth in Title 520 of the California Code of Regulations must be met prior to being accepted as a trainee. (The educational requirement includes: a minimum of a Bachelor's degree which must of have included 30 semester units of basic sciences, from an accredited college or university.)

Letter of Eligibility:

Applicants must submit a copy of their “Letter of Eligibility” from the California Department of Public Health which states that the educational requirements for acceptance as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee have been met. Contact the California Department of Public Health, EHS Registration Program:

1725 23rd Street Suite 110

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) ###-####, [email protected].

Allow the State of California at least four weeks from receipt of all documentation to complete the evaluation.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

HOW TO APPLY

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31ST. 2025

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:

Tyler Clark , ([email protected])

The application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center @

www.jobaps.com/alameda

NEW USERS can click on “Fill out an application” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Review” tab to “Print My Application” or “SAVE as PDF”.

Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

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