ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I Class Code:
98572
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Established Date: Nov 1, 1994
SALARY RANGE
$24.69 - $32.09 Hourly   $4,278.92 - $5,562.86 Monthly   $51,347.09 - $66,754.27 Annually

CLASS CONCEPT:
Under general supervision in the Department of Environmental Health, to conduct environmental health and hazardous materials inspections, investigations and program support; to provide information to the public regarding environmental health and hazardous materials issues; and to do related work as required.

This is the entry-level class in the Environmental Health Technician Series and report to either a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist or a Supervising Hazardous Materials Management Specialist. This class differs from the Environmental Health Technician II class in that the latter works on specialized projects and provides technical lead support. Incumbents are assigned to a specific environmental health or hazardous materials program, and assist Registered Environmental Health Specialists or Hazardous Materials Specialists in environmental health related investigations, inspections, and program activities.

REPRESENTATION UNIT:
LIUNA - Inspections & Technical

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Conducts inspections and investigations to identify the presence of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors and selects the appropriate control measures.

• Prepares, compiles, and maintains vector breeding inventory maps and records; meets with property owners, environmental and community groups to prevent and control vectors; responds to citizen complaints and requests for vector control services.

• Writes notices of violation issues citations, and completes investigation and inspection reports; operates and maintains a variety of specialized tools and equipment.

• Enforces environmental health codes and regulations pertaining to vector control; may assist in the inspection and enforcement of all Environmental Health Programs

• Responds to complaints from the public regarding solid waste and sewage.

• Monitors emergency response incidents or clean-ups; receives household hazardous materials products at scheduled collection events.

• Consolidates hazardous materials for shipping, recycling and/or storage relating to household hazardous materials activities; performs sampling and sampling documentation regarding special investigations or at licensed facilities.

• Provides information and assistance to the public regarding environmental health or hazardous materials programs.

RECRUITING GUIDELINES:
Education: Completion of 12 semester/16 quarter units of college level coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental health or hazardous materials.

OR

Experience: One year of experience conducting pest control, vector control, environmental health or hazardous materials inspections, investigations, or activities.

Knowledge of: Importance of vector control on public health; insect breeding habits and control; basic biology and life cycles of common vectors; vector prevention and control methods; operation of vector control tools and equipment; pesticide laws and regulations related to the control of vectors and insects; general sanitation, and environmental health principles and practices. Hazards associated with the handling and packaging of household hazardous waste.

Ability to: Learn and interpret, and apply environmental health, and hazardous waste rules, regulations, and ordinances; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment; mix chemicals and prepare traps according to established specifications and standards; maintain program field notes, records, and maps; identify and safely handle common household hazardous materials; compile and maintain basic statistical data; follow written and verbal instructions; practice safe working practices and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Upon hiring or transfer to the Hazardous Materials Division the 40-hour HAZWOPER class shall be completed as soon as possible.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
License/Certificate: Possession of valid California Driver's License is required. Positions assigned to the Vector Control Program require possession of a valid unlimited certificate in Vertebrate Vector Control, Terrestrial Invertebrate Vector Control, and Mosquito Control issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services.

Physical Requirements: Independent body mobility to stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven ground or wet, slippery floors, at construction sites; retail food, public pools, mobile home parks, hazardous materials/waste, and composting facilities; landfills and large excavated areas: upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves: manual dexterity to hand-write and use personal computers; corrected vision to read standard text, labels, color change indication test papers, monitoring equipment display screens, and computer screens.

Environmental Requirements: Will be required to; work in an office and all types of field environments, be exposed to inclement weather conditions, and enter and perform work in establishments which may have nudity, sexually explicit pictures and literature; and come in contact with materials/wastes including odors and fumes from various industrial processes, cleaning solvents, chlorine, and insecticides; ability to tolerate very hot and cold temperatures, walk or stand for extended periods of time with no rest; walk over rough terrain; work at heights higher than 10 feet: bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; use stomach and lower back to support the body when lifting.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.