Oct 09, 2019
The Environmental Specialist III is the advanced journey and/or lead, applying scientific theory and methods to identify, research, and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health and pollution prevention.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of
Principles of environmental compliance assurance and environmental sciences
Mathematical compilation & analysis
Principles of chemistry & chemical reactions
Effects of waste material on water quality & land quality and the interactions of waste with the environment
Environmental practices with special reference to their general effect on public health & the quality of the environment
Laws, codes, regulations, and policies affecting the department's operations & programs
Applicable tools, equipment & materials
Principles, procedures and practices of fact-finding, interviewing, and customer service
Statistical methods and analysis
Team dynamics and team building
Leadership, mentoring and conflict resolution
Ability To
Read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply scientific, legal, technical, and complex guidelines, documents, records and reports
Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively
Write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate and impartial reports, narratives, summaries and recommendations
Communicate, verbally and in writing, scientific and technical terminology into terms understandable to the general public
Locate, research, interpret, and apply environmental laws and regulations
Work independently within established guidelines, prioritize and coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines
Perform work assignments related to environmental inspections, compliance, monitoring, regulation, and research
Work cooperatively with others
Build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work
Respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
Collect, process, evaluate, and summarize scientific and technical data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
Develop, prepare, and present studies and reports to governmental boards, civic organizations and other groups
Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public, local business community and other government agencies
Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
Use appropriate interpersonal style and approach to ensure team cohesiveness and cooperation
Perform complex work regarding environmental inspections, compliance, monitoring, regulation, and research
Lead complex or sensitive work projects
Provide work direction and instruction to scientific, technical and professional staff
Review work for pertinence, accuracy and completeness
Analyze complex environmental compliance problems, make statistical inferences from complex data, and develop recommendations or solutions
Represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public, local business community, other government agencies, and the media
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Either : 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
AND Two years of professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, or environmental research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service. Or : 2. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field. AND One year of professional experience in environmental inspections, enforcement, regulation, analysis, and/or research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service. Note : Up to one year of the required education may be substituted with full time or equivalent part time experience similar to that described, on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice. Special Requirements License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis Special Skills: Some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and/or write a language, in addition to English, or knowledge of a specific culture, such as Black Culture, Mexican/Spanish Culture, or Asian Culture. Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections, take water and other environmental samples, and inspect equipment; climb fences, stairs, and ladders; walk rough terrain and muddy fields; work in an underground environment; climb in and out of swimming pools under construction; wear protective clothing; normal hearing; normal verbal communication ability; visually distinguish between colors; calibrate and use technical and monitoring instruments; read gauges and meters; and see in dimly lit areas. Work Schedule and Conditions: Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and perform duties outside of normal working hours, as necessary. Professional Certification / Registration Requirements: Some positions require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California. Some positions require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Dairy Inspector, issued by the State of California. Some positions may require possession of valid certifications, as deemed necessary by legislative mandate or appropriate regulatory authority in the State of California. NOTE : Failure to maintain required certification/registration constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate or Credentials Screening Panel exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here (Download PDF reader) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Call (916) 874-5627 and you will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day.
Sacramento County Employment Services
Sacramento, CA, USA
Full time
