Environmental Health Specialist II
County of Orange, Santa Ana, CA, United States
Environmental Health Specialist II
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Responsibilities
Interact daily with food facility operators, pool operators, business owners, and members of the public to explain violations, regulatory expectations, and provide education on laws and prevention strategies to ensure public health and safety.
Enforce public health laws and regulations by conducting periodic inspections and investigations in restaurants, mobile food facilities, pools, and spas to ensure public health and safety. This involves:
Entering kitchens, mechanical rooms, pool pump rooms, and other environments that may be noisy, wet, or physically restrictive.
Conducting inspections both indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, or humid weather conditions.
Carrying inspection equipment up to 30 pounds.
Identifying violations and determining corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Communicating and documenting findings in detailed inspection reports provided to the public.
Handle challenging and complex situations in a professional manner with facility operators to address non‑compliance and enforce regulations, including delivering corrective action plans that may be met with resistance or confrontation.
Advance skills and knowledge of public health laws and regulations, including enforcement of health codes, conducting food safety inspections and investigations, issuing permits, and all core competencies.
Important – Required Documentation
Applicants must attach a certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California Department of Public Health. Applications submitted without this certificate will not be processed.
Core Competencies
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Possesses sufficient skills and knowledge, such as food safety and environmental health concepts, to perform key components of the job.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of environmental health principles and practices, including understanding of environmental risk assessment, public health safety, and disease prevention to complete work accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner; pays attention to important details.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail to identify potential violations, ensure accuracy, and support through inspections and documentation.
Proficiency in navigating modern technologies, including word processing and database systems.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Maintain composure in high‑pressure situations and approaches challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset, effectively managing reactions, emotions, and decision‑making in a professional and productive manner.
Ability to quickly adjust to changes in work processes and team dynamics, reassess situations, and develop effective strategies when faced with challenging or evolving circumstances.
Effectively establishes goals and priorities, follows through on commitments and deadlines, and adapts to shifting priorities with focus and composure, maintaining productivity without becoming overwhelmed.
Demonstrates openness to learning and adaptability by actively seeking guidance, feedback, and direction from supervisors, and applying coaching to enhance performance.
Critical Thinking/Judgement
Uses common sense and exercises good judgement in decision‑making; understands the limits of decision‑making capabilities.
Identifies potential problems and analyzes relevant facts and possible solutions or alternatives before taking action; considers the impact of decisions on others.
Asks effective questions and gathers adequate information to make quality recommendations and credible decisions.
Organization/Effectiveness
Structures activities and assignments to maximize efficiency and results; commits to achieving goals.
Effectively plans and organizes a large volume of work; makes good use of time to accomplish assigned duties and projects within established timeframes.
Generates new ideas and champions initiatives to enhance effectiveness in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment; collaborates with peers and supervisors to identify and implement improvements.
Communication/Customer Service
Engage with clients and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner, utilizing effective business communication to support enforcement activities.
Actively listen to concerns, address and resolve issues, and help prevent potential public health hazards and safety risks.
Collect information to produce clear, concise, and detailed written documents and reports.
Tailor communication to convey complex and technical information in an easily understood manner for diverse stakeholders.
Build positive relationships with restaurant staff to educate, guide, and collaboratively resolve health and safety issues.
Special Qualifications/Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver's License, maintained throughout employment. Employees will be required to use their own personal vehicle.
A valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Responsibilities
Interact daily with food facility operators, pool operators, business owners, and members of the public to explain violations, regulatory expectations, and provide education on laws and prevention strategies to ensure public health and safety.
Enforce public health laws and regulations by conducting periodic inspections and investigations in restaurants, mobile food facilities, pools, and spas to ensure public health and safety. This involves:
Entering kitchens, mechanical rooms, pool pump rooms, and other environments that may be noisy, wet, or physically restrictive.
Conducting inspections both indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, or humid weather conditions.
Carrying inspection equipment up to 30 pounds.
Identifying violations and determining corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Communicating and documenting findings in detailed inspection reports provided to the public.
Handle challenging and complex situations in a professional manner with facility operators to address non‑compliance and enforce regulations, including delivering corrective action plans that may be met with resistance or confrontation.
Advance skills and knowledge of public health laws and regulations, including enforcement of health codes, conducting food safety inspections and investigations, issuing permits, and all core competencies.
Important – Required Documentation
Applicants must attach a certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California Department of Public Health. Applications submitted without this certificate will not be processed.
Core Competencies
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Possesses sufficient skills and knowledge, such as food safety and environmental health concepts, to perform key components of the job.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of environmental health principles and practices, including understanding of environmental risk assessment, public health safety, and disease prevention to complete work accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner; pays attention to important details.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail to identify potential violations, ensure accuracy, and support through inspections and documentation.
Proficiency in navigating modern technologies, including word processing and database systems.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Maintain composure in high‑pressure situations and approaches challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset, effectively managing reactions, emotions, and decision‑making in a professional and productive manner.
Ability to quickly adjust to changes in work processes and team dynamics, reassess situations, and develop effective strategies when faced with challenging or evolving circumstances.
Effectively establishes goals and priorities, follows through on commitments and deadlines, and adapts to shifting priorities with focus and composure, maintaining productivity without becoming overwhelmed.
Demonstrates openness to learning and adaptability by actively seeking guidance, feedback, and direction from supervisors, and applying coaching to enhance performance.
Critical Thinking/Judgement
Uses common sense and exercises good judgement in decision‑making; understands the limits of decision‑making capabilities.
Identifies potential problems and analyzes relevant facts and possible solutions or alternatives before taking action; considers the impact of decisions on others.
Asks effective questions and gathers adequate information to make quality recommendations and credible decisions.
Organization/Effectiveness
Structures activities and assignments to maximize efficiency and results; commits to achieving goals.
Effectively plans and organizes a large volume of work; makes good use of time to accomplish assigned duties and projects within established timeframes.
Generates new ideas and champions initiatives to enhance effectiveness in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment; collaborates with peers and supervisors to identify and implement improvements.
Communication/Customer Service
Engage with clients and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner, utilizing effective business communication to support enforcement activities.
Actively listen to concerns, address and resolve issues, and help prevent potential public health hazards and safety risks.
Collect information to produce clear, concise, and detailed written documents and reports.
Tailor communication to convey complex and technical information in an easily understood manner for diverse stakeholders.
Build positive relationships with restaurant staff to educate, guide, and collaboratively resolve health and safety issues.
Special Qualifications/Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver's License, maintained throughout employment. Employees will be required to use their own personal vehicle.
A valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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