Location: Los Angeles,CA, USA
EXAM NUMBER PH5680AFIRST DAY OF FILING Monday, September 9, 2024 at 8:30a.m., Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job OpportunityDEFINITION:Develops, implements and coordinates programs of training, recruitment and selection for the staff of the Environmental Health organization; plans and coordinates programs to provide specialized training to industries regulated by the Environmental Health Program.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:The one position allocable to this class works under the administrative and technical direction of the director of special operations. Functions performed include providing administrative and technical direction to subordinates in conducting a continual program of training for the professional and para-professional environmental health staff; maintaining a continuous program of recruiting and selection of Environmental Health Specialists, and counseling with Environmental Health Specialists I on obtaining required State registration. This position develops and coordinates specialized training in environmental health as required by the State or environmental health program management.Determines training needs through investigation, consultation, and evaluation of requests; develops and recommends programs to management designed to meet these needs.Directs a staff in the conduct of training programs to orient employees, provide technical and specialized skills in environmental management, and develop management or supervisory capability.Provides guidance and instruction to subordinate staff in training and personnel administration and reviews and evaluates subordinates' work.Organizes or coordinates and leads conferences, makes outside speaking engagements and serves on professional committees.Coordinates management development and supervisory training with other organizations within the Department of Health Services.Arranges for staff specialists or outside experts to serve as instructors and lecturers and advises and assists departmental personnel serving as instructors in formulating teaching plans, course work and teaching techniques.Observes and evaluates the effectiveness of staff serving as instructors and analyzes training results and develops methods to increase effectiveness.Prepares budget request for training activities, equipment, supplies, and other training expenses; prepares or secures necessary training materials and provides classroom space.Administers an ongoing program of recruitment, examination and selection for professional and para-professional personnel.Establishes contacts with local colleges and universities to orient and encourage graduates to enter a career in environmental health and provides counseling regarding careers in environmental health; coordinates the Environmental Health Internship Program with the local colleges and universities seeking placement of their interns.Advises Environmental Health Specialists I on meeting Environmental Health Specialist II registration requirements.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Four years' experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, two years of which must have been at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III* or higher.LICENSE:Certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health.A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS:Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:* Experience at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as a registered environmental health specialist who performs specialized environmental health inspections and investigations of complex environmental health problems; or provides lead supervision to field staff who are enforcing environmental health and consumer protection laws by making inspections, initiating investigations and taking appropriate enforcement action.CERTIFICATE INFORMATION: You MUST submit a legible copy of the required certificate (not the pocket license) as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to ...@ph.lacounty.gov . Failure to submit the required certificate within the given time frame will result in your application being REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements at the level of Environmental Health Specialist III or higher.EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of certification and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to ...@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.#J-18808-Ljbffr