Environmental Health Technician II
County of Orange Santa Ana, California, United States
- Location: Santa Ana, California, United States
- Categories: Environmental Services, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 15, 2024
Job Description:
Environmental Health Technician II
Description
CAREER DESCRIPTIONENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This position is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply right away.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Environmental Health Technician II positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Environmental Health Services (EHS) is comprised of various programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses and communities with providing health and safe communities. Services include retail and wholesale food inspection, foodborne illness investigations, public pool inspections, childhood lead exposure prevention, water quality, ocean water protection, solid waste facility oversight, hazardous materials surveillance and mitigation oversight, underground and aboveground storage tank oversight, body art facility and practitioner oversight, medical waste management inspections and a used oil recycling education program.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Environmental Health Technician II serves a significant purpose in supporting the committed team members within EHS specialized programs. The Environmental Health Technician II duties include responding to requests from the public, providing information about EHS programs, assisting in the review of permit applications to ensure that the general requirements are met, data entry, management of request forms, accounting related tasks, report generation, creating educational materials, working with internal and external databases, and fostering effective communication with agencies and clients. In addition, the Environmental Health Technician II is responsible for the proper maintenance of field equipment and provides valuable technical assistance to our specialists. Some positions may offer field work and will need reliable transportation to drive to various sites in the community.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of administrative experience. Experience reviewing permit applications or blueprints/plans for compliance with codes and regulations is preferred, but not required.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following competencies:
Professional & Technical Expertise | Experience and Knowledge
- Understanding environmental health programs
- Reviewing applications or blueprints/plans for compliance with codes and regulations
- Maintaining and managing pertinent information by creating documents, spreadsheets, and other related documents using current computer systems and programs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related computer systems as well as strong data entry skills
- Familiarity with operating standard office equipment and office policies and procedures
- Assisting customers by responding and providing general information in person and over the telephone
- Interacting with customers in a professional and courteous manner
- Collaborating and building relationships with community partners, internal staff, and other county programs
- Working independently to manage time wisely and to effectively prioritize multiple, competing tasks
- Adapting to changing environments
- Exercising discretion and maintaining confidential and/or sensitive information as dictated by the assignment
- Demonstrating the principles of writing and grammar, including correct spelling and proper word usage, punctuation, and sentence structure
- Conveying information clearly and in an organized manner
- Communicating calmly and effectively in difficult situations
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Environmental Health Technician II as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)
Candidates who closely match the ideal candidate profile based on the bulletin requirements will be invited to participate in an online assessment. Candidates will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. The most successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates.
Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Gabriela Torres at gabtorres@ochca.com or by phone at (714) 834-8991
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous