Job Details
The Department of Public Health,Environmental Health Services (EHS)Division is recruiting Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) I for the Street Vending Education and Enforcement program who will perform health inspections. Duties include: inspecting street vending activities, establishments for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations; investigating citizens' complaints; issuing correction notices; monitoring corrective or cleanup activities; assisting in preparation of legal actions and prosecuting offenders of environmental health laws; and assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
STREET VENDING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Street Vending Education and Enforcement coordinates with the community as well as city and county code enforcement agencies to ensure that street food vendors are in compliance with state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
Key responsibilities for these position may include:
* Educate street vendors and the public regarding laws and regulations for the safe handling of food sold to the public.
* Enforce California Health and Safety Code regarding safe food handling practices.
* Embargo food when it is determined that the food is unsafe or not from an approved source.
* Investigate non-permitted street vending activities throughout San Bernardino County in cooperation with county and city code enforcement.
* Participate with code enforcement staff during enforcement activities.
* Through applicable Memorandums of Understanding, work with cities to assist them with education and enforcement of non-permitted street vending activities to ensure food safety and address the public health and safety concerns associated with street vending.
* Enforce provisions of the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) related to mobile food facilities, temporary food facilities and compact mobile food operations as well as other related and applicable sections of CalCode.
For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist I job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to theMBO - Professional BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule:Incumbents hired into these positions are required to work evenings, weekends, and on-call. 4-10 work schedule may be permitted.
Physical:May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License:Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process:Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Promotion: EHS I incumbents are eligible to promote to EHS II after receipt of a satisfactory work progress report and obtaining 12 months of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Incumbentsmustqualify for promotion within 24 months or be terminated.
Minimum Requirements
Certification*:Applicantmust possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time of application.
* Note: For more information on how to obtain a valid certificate of registration as an REHS issued by the CDPH, please visit the CDPH website at
Desired Qualifications
The ideal incumbent will possess at least one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing the duties of an REHS in a public agency.
Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.