Environmental Health Technician II

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN IISalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will be open to the publicfor a minimum of five (5) business days and is scheduled to close at 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future Environmental Health Technician II positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

TheCounty of Orange,Health Care Agency (HCA), is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas – Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Public Health Services (PHS)is a multi-dimensional department that includes Communicable Disease Control, Public Health Lab, Environmental Health, Community & Nursing Services, Clinical Services, and Health Promotion & Community Planning. Through assessment, policy development and assurance, PHS provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Environmental Health Services (EHS)is comprised of various programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses and communities with providing healthy and safe communities. Services include retail and wholesale food inspection, foodborne illness investigations, public pool inspections, childhood lead exposure prevention, water quality, ocean water protection, solid waste facility oversight, hazardous materials surveillance and mitigation oversight, underground and aboveground storage tank oversight, body art facility and practitioner oversight, medical waste management inspections and a used oil recycling education program.



THE OPPORTUNITY
The Environmental Health Technician II (EHT II) serves a significant purpose in assisting Environmental Health Specialists and Hazardous Materials Specialists in performing a variety of tasks associated with the inspection and enforcement of environmental health laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responding to and managing requests from the public including operators, agencies and clients
• Creating educational materials and providing information about Environmental Health (EH) programs
• Assisting in reviewing permit applications to ensure all general requirements are met
• Utilizing internal and external databases to collect data and generate reports
• Maintaining field equipment, supplies, and similar inventory and assets
• Assisting environmental health programs in routine inspections, field work, and special projects
• Some positions may include fieldwork and require reliable transportation to travel to various community sites

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge about environmental health or experience and/or training in an environmental health setting, and experience providing administrative support using Microsoft Office or similar applications. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills, including direct interaction with the public.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following competencies:

Professional & Technical Expertise | Experience and Knowledge

• Understanding environmental health programs
• Reviewing permit applications or blueprints and plans for compliance with codes and regulations
• Maintaining and managing relevant information by creating documents, spreadsheets, and other related materials using current computer systems and programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related computer systems, with strong data entry skills
• Familiar with operating standard office equipment and following established office policies and procedures

Customer Focus | Building & Maintaining Relationships

• Assisting customers by responding and providing general information in person and over the telephone
• Interacting with customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Collaborating and building relationships with community partners, internal staff, and other county programs

Professional Effectiveness | Self-Management and Adaptability

• Working independently to successfully manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks
• Adapting to changing environments and shifting demands with flexibility
• Exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information as required by the assignment

Communication | Oral and Written

• Demonstrating strong writing and grammar skills, including correct spelling and proper word usage, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Conveying information in a clear and organized manner
• Communicating calmly and effectively during difficult situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please clickhere for the minimum qualifications for Environmental Health Technician II as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment|(Refer/Non-Refer):Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates.
Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com

Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contactJaneth Boudreaux atjboudreaux@ochca.com or by phone at (714) 834-2217.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.