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DIRECTOR, DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Salary

$122,800.32 - $190,979.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5689E

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

02/20/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAMINATION NUMBER:

PH5689E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) – Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION

This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

No Out-of-Class Experience will be accepted.

DEFINITION:

Has overall responsibility for the administrative direction and planning of general environmental health services and uniform enforcement of related laws.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

The one position allocable to this class is responsible for the overall administrative direction and coordination of general environmental health services and inspections and insuring uniform enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances in the various health districts/regions throughout the County. This position reports to the director of environmental health services in the Department of Public Health.

Essential Job Functions

+ Represents the environmental health management before the Board of Supervisors, City Councils, Federal and State agencies, industrial groups and the public.

+ Coordinates the work of the service with other departmental functions, County departments, Federal, State, and local agencies, and affected industries.

+ Develops policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to his/her area for uniform administration and interpretation.

+ Acts as an appeal authority on enforcement decisions disputed by the public or industry.

+ Prepares budget requests for review by the environmental health services director including personnel, equipment, and new or revised programs.

+ Analyzes proposed legislation and ordinances which may affect general environmental health services and inspections.

+ Directs the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports.

+ Acts for the director of environmental health services in the latter's absence, as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience at the level of the County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist* or higher.

CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist** issued by the California Department of Public Health.

LICENSE:

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 Los Angeles County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065237?keywords=Chief%20Environmental%20Health%20Specialist%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as one who directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

**In order to receive credit for the required Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification, you must include a legible copy of the official certificate or the pocket license at the time of application filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing your application (if applicable). Please submit documentation [email protected] indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Public Health, you may call (916) 449-5662 or click on the link below:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

+ Additional experience at level of the County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist* or higher beyond the minimum requirements

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Minimum Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. 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 application promptly as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]. ([email protected].,gov) In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .

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. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.

+ Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .

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 athttps://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

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. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:[email protected]

Exam Number: PH5689E

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: ( 844) 914-1006

T eletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Certificate Requirement

Do you have a certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California State Department of Public Health?

If yes, You MUST submit a legible, valid and current copy of the required certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California State Department of Public Health with your application or within 15 calendar days of application submission to [email protected]. If not received within the specified time frame your application will be deemed incomplete and not accepted.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate or pocket license to my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my certificate or pocket license to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days of my application submission.

+ Not applicable.

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience at the level of the County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist* or higher?

*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist is defined as one who directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience at the level of a Chief Environmental Health Specialist* or higher.

*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist is defined as one who directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

If you have no experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

NOTE:Foreach experiencelisted, please provide the following information:

1.Name and Address of Employer

2.Position/Title Held

3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

4.Hours worked per week

5.Describe your duties in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

(Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.)

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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