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$29.42-$36.74 Hourly / $5,099.47-$6,368.27 Monthly / $61,193.60-$76,419.20 Yearly
We are currently accepting applications for this position.
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$26.69-$33.31 Hourly / $4,626.27-$5,773.73 Monthly / $55,515.20-$69,284.80 Yearly
To assist in ensuring compliance with various environmental health regulations as required by federal, state and local statutes and ordinances; conduct routine field inspections to ensure compliance; and perform a variety of research related to environmental health compliance.
Environmental Health Technician I
This is the entry level class in the Environmental Health Technician series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.
Environmental Health Technician II
This is the full journey level within the Environmental Health Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Environmental Health Technician I by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level only receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. In some cases, depending on complexity of duties and job performance, an employee may remain classified at the Environmental Health Technician I level indefinitely.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Environmental Health Technician in that the latter exercises technical and functional supervision over others and/or performs the more complex environmental health functions.
Environmental Health Technician I
Receives supervision from a Supervising Registered Environmental Health Specialist or other professional, supervisory, or management classification. May receive technical or functional supervision from a Senior Environmental Health Technician or other technical or professional personnel.
Environmental Health Technician II
Receives supervision from a Supervising Registered Environmental Health Specialist or other professional, supervisory, or management classification. May receive technical or functional supervision from a Senior Environmental Health Technician or other technical or professional personnel.
Environmental Health Technician I
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One (1) year experience in an environmental health setting, emphasizing public contact is desirable.
Required License or Certificate:Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by at least twelve (12) semester units of college level courses in chemistry, biology, physics, toxicology, or a related field.
Environmental Health Technician II
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience comparable to an Environmental Health Technician I with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by at least twelve (12) semester units of college level courses in chemistry, biology, physics, toxicology, or a related field.
Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Environmental Health Technician I
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Environmental Health Technician II
In addition to the qualifications for Environmental Health Technician I:
Knowledge of:
Ability to: