Final Filing Date

CONTINUOUS (May close at any time).

To obtain the application materials you may download them from web site (see upper right box titled “Required Forms”), visit the Personnel Department during regular office hours or submit a request either by e-mail (jobs@placer.ca.gov) or voicemail on the job line (530) 889-4070 - please include your name, address and the title of the position in which you are interested.

Description

Perform difficult and highly complex evaluation, investigation, inspection and engineering-related design duties in the administration and enforcement of Federal, State and local statutes, ordinances and regulations governing environmental health and sanitation; encourage sound sanitary and environmental health practices to protect the environment and the public. Receives direction from a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned technical, clerical and less experienced professional staff.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed below.

Experience: Two years of responsible journey level experience either as a California Certified, Registered Environmental Health Specialist; Registered Sanitarian, Civil Engineer, Soils Scientist or as an Engineering Geologist performing extensive land development and on-site sewage disposal work.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental health science, geology, hydrology or a related field.

· Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Personnel Department.

· Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

License or Certificate:

· Option 1:  Possession of an appropriate license or registration in engineering, geology, civil engineering or environmental health;

· Option 2:  Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services; or possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California; or possession of a Certificate as a Professional Soils Scientist issued by the Professional Soils Scientist Association of California; or possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Certified Engineering Geologist issued by the State of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Note: Specific job classification duties are available on-line at: classandcomp.com or upon request by calling (530) 889-4060.

Examination
Process

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE RATING – 100%

Based upon responses to the attached supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

Notification

Notification for each phase of the recruitment process will be by U.S. Mail. Please notify the Personnel Department of any address change for all applications submitted.

Knowledge of

Principles of geology, hydrology and soils science relative to sewage disposal, well construction, contaminated soil, and groundwater investigation and remediation. General principles of engineering, chemistry, biology and bacteriology. Principles and practices for the proper disposal of sewage on‑site. Hard-rock water well drilling practices and procedures. Provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Health and Safety Code of the State of California with reference to sewage disposal and water and local land development ordinances. Applicable regulations and standards issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the State Water Resources Control Board. Basic principles of public health as related to potential environment impact. Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment. Principles and practices of work safety. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Statistics and statistical analysis and advanced mathematical calculations.

Ability to

Identify significant existing or potential environmental health problems and recommend appropriate action. Train, assign, review and assist in the evaluation of the work of subordinate staff. Interpret relevant codes and regulations and apply County policies and procedures. Plan and conduct multiple inspections; read and review blue print/blue lines and plans; and maintain accurate case records. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interviews; work fairly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Use general office machines and technology. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures. On an intermittent basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; stand at counter to answer questions of the public; walk, stand, kneel, climb, bend and reach while driving to/from field sites, inspecting sites and conducting various tests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; intermittently write or use a keyboard to communicate; differentiate between colors used on charts and maps; and occasionally lift moderate weight.

Condition of Employment

Before date of hire, applicant must pass a medical examination which includes drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. Applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background check, be bonded, and/or be fingerprinted.

Modified Agency Shop

All new permanent employees, with the exception of law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

Benefit Package

Placer County values its employees and offers permanent employees an excellent benefit package including generous contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); health, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance programs; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days and vacation accrual starting at 10 days per year. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program, 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans. Additional compensation incentives, including supplemental compensation and administrative leave, are also available for certain management classifications.

Substitute Lists

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Employees of Other Public Agencies

Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process.

For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List and to download forms, please visit our website at: http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/personnel/pael.aspx.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active, nondiscrimination program. It is stated in the policy of Placer County that harassment is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring placement, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualification of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), or marital status. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.