Job Posting

Calaveras, County of (CA) is offering a position with a salary range of $49,587.20 - $74,110.40 annually. The job is located in San Andreas, CA and is a full-time regular position with benefits. The job number is 2022-00114 and is under the Environmental Management Agency, specifically the EMA - Environmental Health division. The opening date was December 20, 2022, and the closing date is continuous.

Position Description:

Environmental Health Technician I: $23.84 - $29.31

Environmental Health Technician II: $26.30 - $32.32

Environmental Health Technician III: $28.98 - $35.63

Under general supervision, the Environmental Health Technician series assists Registered Environment Health Specialist staff with inspections and investigations in the field of Environmental Health without direct oversight of registered staff where a certificate or registration as issued by the State Department of Health Services is not required.

Class Characteristics:

This is a technician position series that does not require certification from the State of California Department of Health Services. The series requires a scientific background in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; ability to work independently and make sound and reasonable judgments when working in the field and the ability to quickly learn new skills are highly desirable.

Example of Duties:

• Performs inspections on water wells, tire generators.
• Assists in the remediation of illegal waste tire disposal sites.
• Participates in vector control activities, including but not limited to, trapping and identification of mosquito species.
• Assists in grant writing activities.
• Supports Registered Environmental Health Specialists as necessary in inspections and investigations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Windows NT operating system; GIS and GPS software applications; modern office methods and practices including common software applications; business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation; modem filing methods; common office machines and their operation, including use of personal computers.

Ability to:

Work under general supervision; complete tasks and assignments with deadlines; work independently; assist in the developing and implementing of goals, objectives, work sites, policies, procedures, and work standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Environmental Health Technician I: This is the entry level position in the series and requires a minimum of a two-year college with an AA or AS Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field.

Environmental Health II: In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of Environmental Health.

Environmental Health Technician III: In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of Environmental Health.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.