Description A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, MIEN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, DARI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications THE POSITION(S): Incumbents in this class are typically assigned to a geographical area or a specific program, in which they are responsible for maintaining disciplinary surveillance for assigned program areas, conducting routine inspections of all facilities on inventory, investigating disease outbreaks and responding to complaints as they arise. Under the supervision of the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, the Section Chief, or the Director, incumbents submit all completed inspection reports, records, correspondence and daily activity reports for review. Additional responsibilities include consulting with supervisors concerning technical matters, policy interpretation and legal action.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Registered Environmental Health Specialist may advance by competitive examination to: Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist $3608.00 Current Bi Weekly Maximum THE REQUIREMENTS: These are entrance requirements for admission to the examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. A candidate's performance in the examination will be judged in comparison with the performance of other candidates.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major course work in environmental health science or a closely related field. Information concerning the acceptability of degrees can be found in the brochure “Educational Requirements” which is available on the Alameda County employment web site and at the Human Resource Services office.

LICENSE: All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicles driver’s license.

CERTIFICATE: A valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California. Proof must be submitted before the last day to file.

Knowledge and Abilities The examination may include but may not be limited to: KNOWLEDGE OF principles and practices of environmental health, including water supply, sewage disposal and treatment, refuse disposal, housing, recreational and industrial sanitation, vector control and land use; principles and practices relating to sanitary food production, processing, and handling; principles of zoonoses and control of rodents and arthropod vectors; techniques of conducting environmental health inspection, preparing risk assessments and enforcing relevant laws; provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, other statutes and regulations pertaining to environmental health.

ABILITY TO explain and interpret rules, regulations and laws; establish effective working relationships with others; write and communicate effectively; read and interpret structural plans and blue prints.

Examination Components THE EXAMINATION: THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps: A review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

About The County

Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California’s seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California’s eighth largest city.

One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county,



Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles.

The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.

Benefits For Non-management Positions

MEDICAL PLANS The County offers four types of Medical Plans. The County contributes up to the full family premium for a specifically identified HMO Plan. The County contribution is prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they chose an alternate HMO or PPO Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County a monthly stipend may be provided.

DENTAL PLANS The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes up to the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year(plan maximums may vary based on your represented or unrepresented, union bargaining agreements and/or MOUs).

The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.

VISION BENEFIT An annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay. Some union bargaining units have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided at an amount dependent upon the union bargained unit. This benefit is available only to employees.

LIFE INSURANCE The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.

PRE-TAX TRANSIT AND PARKING BENEFIT For the 2009 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking fees. Through the Transit Benefit, $120 a month can be set aside on a pre-tax basis by the employee to purchase tickets for public transportation used to commute to one’s job.

HOLIDAYS

Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.

BENEFITS FOR NON-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS Continued

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents.

This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.

DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT

Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.

LONG TERM CARE

This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a responsible accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age.

Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.

SAVINGS BONDS

Series EE Bonds and Series I Bonds can be purchased through a payroll deduction for yourself, a child, nephew/niece, and grandchild.

RETIREMENT The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems.



The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.

Deferred Compensation The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee who works at least 50% of their standard hours in a pay period can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax basis, a minimum of $10 up to a total annual contribution of $16,500 for the 2009 Plan Year.

ADDITONAL INFORMATION

VETERAN’S PREFERANCE

Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

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Please describe any additional job-related experience in working with Environmental Health issues with regulatory agencies.

For example: Regional Water Quality Control Board, Law Enforcement Agencies, State Food & Drug Department, Planning, Zoning & Building Departments, Alcoholic Beverage Control or Sanitary Districts.

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State license(s), certificate(s) and/or registration(s) you possess which qualify you for the position. Indicate serial number, date issued, expiration date for each. Submit a copy as proof to Alameda County, Human Resource Services, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612.

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To claim veterans’ preference points, attach a copy of honorable discharge (DD-214). If you claim service-connected disability, also attach proof from the Veteran’s Administration of current disability of 10% or more.

- Do you claim veterans preference points? Yes
- Do you claim veterans service connected disability? Yes
- Do you claim veterans preference points? No
- Do you claim veterans service connected disability? No

04 EMPLOYMENT AVAILABILITY INFORMATION: Information checked here is used for certification purposes only and does not restrict department’s right to reassign employees to different shifts or locations. If this availability section is also included on the application, make sure the information checked is identical on both forms. Please check the kind of employment for which you are available.

Check all locations that you will accept initial employment. Check all shifts you are willing to work. Check ALL that apply.

- Permanent Employment
- Temporary Employment
- Full-Time Employment
- Part-Time Employment
- Intermittent (services as needed/on call)
- All locations
- Hayward
- Fremont
- Oakland
- Castro Valley
- Newark
- Berkeley
- San Lorenzo
- Pleasanton
- Alameda
- San Leandro
- Dublin
- Albany
- Union City
- Livermore
- All Shifts
- 4:00 p.m. to Midnight
- Regular Day Shift
- Midnight to 8:00 a.m.
- Rotating Shifts
- Weekends
- Required Question

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