ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT DEPUTY

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH5691F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DATE OF FILING:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:

Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): 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:
Assists in planning, directing, administering, and coordinating environmental health programs, operations and work activities of the Environmental Health Division.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
The one position allocable to this class is located in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division and works under the direction of the Environmental Health Deputy. The Environmental Health Assistant Deputy is responsible for assisting in planning, directing, administering and coordinating environmental health programs, operations, activities, and services for the department. This responsibility includes planning, directing, and coordinating, through lower-level environmental health managers and supervisors, major environmental health functional areas including Environmental Protection, Food Inspection, Housing Inspection, and Special Operations and Planning. The position is also responsible for analyzing and providing recommendations on a wide variety of organizational and administrative issues including financial management and budget, environmental health policies and procedures, and personnel and may act for the Environmental Health Deputy in that person's absence.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in administration of the Environmental Health Division by directing and coordinating, through lower-level managers and supervisors, the work activities of major environmental health areas and programs including but not limited to: Environmental Protection, Food Inspections, Housing Inspection, and Planning and Evaluation.
• Assists in formulating and administering environmental health programs designed to enable effective enforcement of environmental laws and regulations; consults with State, federal, regional and local environmental agencies on methods of operation.
  
• Analyzes and provides recommendations on organizational issues, financial management and budget, environmental health policies and procedures, contract administration, and other administrative and programmatic areas of the Environmental Health Division.
  
• Coordinates the work activities and services of the environmental health programs and projects with other city, county, regional, state, and federal related programs.
  
• Represents the department and functions as a departmental liaison with outside agencies and organizations on environmental health issues and services; and participates in outside community and professional groups and committees.
  
• Conducts investigations and provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and other governmental bodies on environmental problems, land use, and special permits.
  
• Ensures the efficient use of department personnel including assisting with selections and promotions, conducting performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary actions and dismissals.
  
• Act for the environmental health deputy in that person's absence, as needed.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience* within a comprehensive environmental health program** directing a staff of registered environmental health specialists performing a full range of inspections and investigations for the enforcement of environmental health and consumer protection laws at the level of Los Angeles County class of Chief Environmental Health Specialist*** or higher.
*The two (2) years of supervisory experience must have included assignments in at least two environmental health program areas of at least one year duration each.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
1. Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health****.

2. 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:
2 - 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:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area .

• **A comprehensive environmental health program includes but is not limited to, organization, management, education, enforcement, consultation, and emergency response for the purpose of prevention of environmental health hazards and the promotion and protection of the public health and the environment.

• *** Experience at the level of Chief Environmental Health Specialist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Directs the environmental health program activities in a health district; or has immediate responsibility for a specialized County-wide environmental health program.

• **** You MUST submit a legible, valid and current copy of the required certificate or pocket license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov .
  • For information on how to obtain the certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the California Department of Public Health, click on the link below or call (916) 449-5662:
    https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/REHS/REHS.aspx
  • The required license and certification MUSTbe current/active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you must e-mail them to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

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

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

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet our certificate and experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information 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.

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Application and Filing Information

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 HRExams@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 deadline 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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 at https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL 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 in equalities and disparities amongst race. 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.

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: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH5691F



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ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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