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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT DEPUTY Print ( ? ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT DEPUTY Salary $141,907.20 - $220,694.40 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH5691F Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions 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: Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health**. 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 programincludes 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 withinfifteen (15) calendar daysof application submission to [email protected] . 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: The required license and certificationMUST be 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 [email protected] 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. ___ 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 [email protected] 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 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 theMINIMUM 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 thatALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat 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 inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGEfrom Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned asINCOMPLETEand 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 asINCOMPLETE. 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 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:[email protected] Exam Number: PH5691F California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1.Completing Your Application: a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation. 2.Requirements on Job Posting: a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy: a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process. 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Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. 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Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: EResourceGuide.pdf ( Background Check: 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 a 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 or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also 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. Career Planning: 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 at Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. 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The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics. COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated February 2024 For detailed information, please clickhere ( 01 Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] and [email protected] your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. 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. 02 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in not accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application"will notbe considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I have read understand the above information and instructions. 03 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Do you have certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health**? **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 online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected]. 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: The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Not applicable. Yes, I have attached a copy of my certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health to my application. Yes, I will email a copy of my certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health to [email protected] within 15 calendar days of my application submission. 04 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Please describe in detailyour 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 supervisory experience must have included assignments in at least two environmental health program areas of at least one year duration each. **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. Please ensure to identify the two environmental health program areas of at least one year duration each. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable". NOTE:Foreach experience,please indicate 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.Experience described in detail You will not receive credit for your response, if you have missing requested information. You will not receive credit for " See Resume/CV" responses. Required Question Agency County of Los Angeles Address ** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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