Environmental Health Technician
Environmental Health Technician - Extra-Help
$19.10 - $23.22 Hourly
The Environmental Health Technician works in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) section as an integral part of the Environmental Protection team. This position helps ensure the safety of recreational water bathing sites along the Sonoma coast and the Russian River by performing regular monitoring and sampling activities. In addition, the Environmental Health Technician may assist the waste tire enforcement program by performing waste tire surveillance activities and regulatory inspections of waste tire facilities. Additional duties may include:
- Water sampling and re-sampling activities at 7 locations along the Sonoma coast and 10 locations along the Russian River and reporting test results to supervising staff
- Posting ocean and/or river advisories or closures and assisting other staff with enforcement, outreach, and website/hotline updates and notifications
- Conducting inspections, reviewing applications, obtaining factual data, issuing permits, and enforcing local and State laws and regulations pertaining to waste tires
- Providing recommendations for abatement of violations and nuisances
- Preparing routine reports, statistics, correspondence, and assisting in the preparation of technical reports on inspections and violations
- Updating the public regarding general and technical information related to environmental health regulations and the permit application process
- Supporting witness preparation, and appearing as a witness in administrative hearings, citations, and court cases
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An interest in science and community health, with an enthusiasm to learn
- The availability to work two to five days per week, and flexibility to alter their schedule when necessary
- The ability to work independently, follow program standards, analyze regulations, and maintain sampling consistency in variable environmental conditions
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Equal Employment Opportunity