Vacancy caducado!
SALARY:
$84,028.11 - $117,932.93 Annually, plus Benefits
CLOSING DATE:
02/12/2024
WHAT WE OFFER:
General Salary Increase - 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive - New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. SEIU 721 MOA 2022-2025, Article 38 (Secs. 3801 – 3803)
Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5%for completion of a bachelor's degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual incentive - Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level 1), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked. SEIU 721 MOA 2022-2025, Article 12 (Sec 1202)
Annual Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous service an employee may elected to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans - Full time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $502 per biweekly pay period, tier two for employee plus one is $730 per biweekly pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $905 per biweekly pay period.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.
THE AGENCY:
The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation. RMA includes five divisions: Environmental Health, Planning, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, and Operations/GIS.
RMA recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of our agency to best serve our clients and be representative of the community we serve and is committed to being an active participant in removing barriers to ensure equitable access and opportunities for success. The agency is dedicated to attracting, hiring, developing, retaining and valuing quality employees fully empowered to protect everyone’s health, safety, and the environment, and committed to providing excellent customer service through the efficient, accurate, and consistent application of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
THE POSITION:
Under direction, the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist plans, organizes and administers assigned program areas; supervises professional and technical staff, and performs related duties as required.
The successful candidate will be able to communicate verbally and in writing across a wide range of groups effectively and tactfully. The candidate will have the ability to lead, direct, and train subordinate staff and possess strong interpersonal skills.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will also have program lead or supervisory experience, the ability to oversee special projects and deliver program services Including education, permitting. inspection, investigation, enforcement and/or response to environmental health. The candidate will be enthusiastic and Innovative and able to identify and solve problems in an environment of changing priorities. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory framework related to multiple Environmental Health programs.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Considerable professional environmental health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can typically be obtained by a Bachelor's degree in environmental health science or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or occupational health. For some positions experience in geology, hydrology or hazardous materials may also be required.
Substitution:
A master's degree in environmental health science or a related field and/or registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California may each substitute for one (1) year of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.
DESIRED:
Supervisory and/or Environmental Health program lead experience.
Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in California is highly desirable.
Experience with Environmental Health program development.
Experience with developing, evaluating, and updating policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements and initiate administrative or legal action.
Experience effectively communicating program goals, administrative policies, and technical information to staff and the general public.
Experience with database maintenance and process development.
Experience participating in external organizations and technical advisory groups or committees.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply on-line, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE:
In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by telephone at (805) 654-2479.
Vacancy caducado!