Supervising Environmental Health Specialist-Community Health Division-25472601CHD
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
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Salary: $94,848.00 - $116,584.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25472601CHD
Department: Environmental Health and Quality
Division: Environmental Health And Quali
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health & Quality Invites Your Interest for This Exciting Career Opportunity!
SUPERVISING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST-Community Health Division
Interviews will take place the week of April 14, 2025.
***Employees in this job class that possess a current valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) are eligible for an additional 5% to their base pay.
The Department of Environmental Health and Quality is seeking qualified Supervising Environmental Health Specialist candidates for the Community Health Division.
Supervising Environmental Health Specialists supervise, plan, and coordinate a team of employees that implement environmental health programs through permitting, inspection, education, consultation, planning, investigation, and enforcement activities in a wide variety of areas including food, housing, water quality, recreational health, land use, site assessment and mitigation, solid waste and hazardous materials.
Click for additional information in the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality.
Click to review the complete job description including the minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.
Hiring Timeline & Dates
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, with at least 30 semester units of basic biological, physical, or environmental science courses which must have included one or more laboratory courses in chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology, and one or more mathematics courses in college algebra or higher math, AND, six (6) years of experience as an environmental health professional with a recognized public environmental agency or private environmental organization or company, at least three (3) years of which must have been at the lead level; OR,
2. Four (4) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II in the County of San Diego; OR,
3. Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of San Diego.
Note: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in a science field such as biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental engineering, ecology, or geology may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Required Attachments:
1. A copy of your unalterable transcripts from an accredited U.S college or university, or a copy of a certified foreign studies equivalency must be submitted at the time of application.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is accurate and complete, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," "See Application," or "See Answers Above" as these are not valid answers.
Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
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Please indicate below how you qualify for this position by checking the box(es) below. Please make only one selection.
Note: Degree(s) and related coursework must be from an accredited U.S. college, university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency;
Bachelor's degree: Must have included at least 30 semester units of basic biological, physical, or environmental science courses which must have included one or more laboratory courses in chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology, and one or more mathematics courses in college algebra or higher math, to be considered;
Master's degree: Must be in a science field such as biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental engineering, ecology, or geology to be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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In order to verify your qualifying coursework and related degree(s) (Question #2), please attach a copy of your complete unalterable transcripts during Step 1 of the online application submittal process. Note: If you already attached your current and updated transcripts to your master profile, you may bypass these instructions. Do you understand this information?
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Do you have experience as an environmental health professional in the areas of industrial or occupational health, radiological health, or vector control within a recognized public environmental health agency?
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If you checked Yes in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you checked No in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
06
Are you currently a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California?
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Do you have at least two years of lead or supervisory experience?NOTE: If you answer "YES" to this question and check tasks under question #9, and you are invited to a selection interview, then you may be asked to elaborate on your supervisory, budget, and project management experience.
08
If you checked Yes in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you checked No in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
09
If you responded "YES" to Question #7, then please check the task or tasks below which accurately describe your responsibilities.
10
If you checked any of the task areas in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you did not check any of the task areas in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25472601CHD
Department: Environmental Health and Quality
Division: Environmental Health And Quali
Opening Date: 02/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health & Quality Invites Your Interest for This Exciting Career Opportunity!
SUPERVISING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST-Community Health Division
Interviews will take place the week of April 14, 2025.
***Employees in this job class that possess a current valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) are eligible for an additional 5% to their base pay.
The Department of Environmental Health and Quality is seeking qualified Supervising Environmental Health Specialist candidates for the Community Health Division.
Supervising Environmental Health Specialists supervise, plan, and coordinate a team of employees that implement environmental health programs through permitting, inspection, education, consultation, planning, investigation, and enforcement activities in a wide variety of areas including food, housing, water quality, recreational health, land use, site assessment and mitigation, solid waste and hazardous materials.
Click for additional information in the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality.
Click to review the complete job description including the minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.
Hiring Timeline & Dates
- Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, with at least 30 semester units of basic biological, physical, or environmental science courses which must have included one or more laboratory courses in chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology, and one or more mathematics courses in college algebra or higher math, AND, six (6) years of experience as an environmental health professional with a recognized public environmental agency or private environmental organization or company, at least three (3) years of which must have been at the lead level; OR,
2. Four (4) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II in the County of San Diego; OR,
3. Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of San Diego.
Note: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in a science field such as biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental engineering, ecology, or geology may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Required Attachments:
1. A copy of your unalterable transcripts from an accredited U.S college or university, or a copy of a certified foreign studies equivalency must be submitted at the time of application.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is accurate and complete, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
01
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," "See Application," or "See Answers Above" as these are not valid answers.
Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
02
Please indicate below how you qualify for this position by checking the box(es) below. Please make only one selection.
Note: Degree(s) and related coursework must be from an accredited U.S. college, university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency;
Bachelor's degree: Must have included at least 30 semester units of basic biological, physical, or environmental science courses which must have included one or more laboratory courses in chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology, and one or more mathematics courses in college algebra or higher math, to be considered;
Master's degree: Must be in a science field such as biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental engineering, ecology, or geology to be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- I have a bachelor's degree as described above, AND, six (6) years of experience as an environmental health professional with a recognized public environmental agency or private environmental organization or company, at least three (3) years of which were at the lead level
- I have a bachelor's degree, AND, a master's degree as described above, AND, five (5) years of experience as an environmental health professional with a recognized public environmental agency or private environmental organization or company, at least three (3) years of which were at the lead level
- I have four (4) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II in the County of San Diego
- I have a master's degree as described above AND three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II in the County of San Diego
- I have three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of San Diego
- I have a master's degree as described above AND two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of San Diego
- I do not meet the minimum qualifications listed above
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In order to verify your qualifying coursework and related degree(s) (Question #2), please attach a copy of your complete unalterable transcripts during Step 1 of the online application submittal process. Note: If you already attached your current and updated transcripts to your master profile, you may bypass these instructions. Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience as an environmental health professional in the areas of industrial or occupational health, radiological health, or vector control within a recognized public environmental health agency?
- Yes
- No
05
If you checked Yes in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you checked No in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
- Yes
- No
- N/A
06
Are you currently a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have at least two years of lead or supervisory experience?NOTE: If you answer "YES" to this question and check tasks under question #9, and you are invited to a selection interview, then you may be asked to elaborate on your supervisory, budget, and project management experience.
- Yes
- No
08
If you checked Yes in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you checked No in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
- Yes
- No
- N/A
09
If you responded "YES" to Question #7, then please check the task or tasks below which accurately describe your responsibilities.
- Maintaining work schedules
- Conducting hiring interviews
- Making hiring decisions
- Training new employees (formal training)
- Assigning work to employees
- Inspecting work completed by employees
- Approving automated time sheets prepared by employees
- Completing and/or providing input on performance evaluations
- Handling disciplinary matters
- Conducting counseling sessions with employees on work performance issues
- None of the above
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If you checked any of the task areas in the above question, did you reference the experience in the Work Experience section of the application? If not, please review and update the Work Experience section to include this information.If you did not check any of the task areas in the above question, please indicate "N/A."
- Yes
- No
- N/A
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- Indeed
- County Social Media
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Other
- University Environmental/Public Health Department
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