Temporary Environmental Health Technician I - Solid Waste

Posting number: 26-98572-01

Department: Environmental Health

Division: District Environmental Service

Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Environmental Health Technician I to support the Franchise Agreement Oversight Program in Riverside County. The department is looking for an individual with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills who is committed to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. 

The selected candidate will conduct inspections and investigations related to environmental health concerns, respond to public complaints regarding solid waste, prepare and maintain inspection reports, notices of violation, citations, and other regulatory documentation, educate the public on environmental health practices, and support the enforcement of environmental health codes and franchise agreement contracts throughout Riverside County.

Competitive candidates for this solid waste position will have an Associate of Science degree or a Bachelor of Science degree; Knowledge of the Importance of solid waste collections and disposal and recycling practices on public health and sustainability; general sanitation and environmental health principles and practices. The ability to learn and interpret, and apply solid waste rules, regulations and ordinances; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain program reports and records and maps; follow written and verbal instructions; practice safe working practices and procedures

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Examples of duties

• 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.

• 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.

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

Qualifications

Education 
Completion of 12 semester/16 quarter units of college level coursewor