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Principal Environmental Health Inspector, Consumer Protection (6124) – Department of Public Health

Recruitment: RTF0146045-01099205

Published: July 26, 2024

Contact:

Stephen Lee - stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 6124-Principal Environmental Health Inspector
Salary range: $143,442.00 - $174,252.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Contact us for more information
Rule: Contact us for more information
List type: Contact us for more information
 

About:

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.  

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

  • Application Opening – July 26, 2024 
  • Application Deadline – The application filing will be open continuously at least through August 11, 2024 and will close any time thereafter. 
  • Salary: $143,442 – $174,252 Annually  
  • Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
  • Recruitment ID: 147889

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. 

To apply please complete these two steps, 

  1. Complete this Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire
  2. Submit an online application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and filling one out 

Application notes: 

  • Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.   
  • Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.   
  • Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

Role description

Under general direction, supervises a number of inspectors in the routine inspection and enforcement in the Water Quality and Control Program, including assigned districts for public health and safety hazards in order to enforce established laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the abatement of violations found; personally conducts special investigations of highly important and especially difficult cases and makes recommendations and special reports thereon; buiness lead on the EHB HealthSpace Data System Project and ongoing data metrics evalution and coordination throughout EHB programs; and performs related duties as required. 

Essential duties include: 

  • Provide mandated services, assist SFPUC to comply with regulations, sustain and advance emergency preparedness and response programs, and support implementation and development of policy initiatives related to drinking water resources protection, conservation, and efficiency; 
  • Oversee Cryptosporidiosis and other waterborne disease monitoring activities and response, cross connection control enforcement, emergency response planning/support, regulatory and public health activities such as technical support to the PUC on current and emerging water-related health issues, and investigation of health related issues; 
  • Support for lead in water testing, participation in public meetings, and implementation of a program for the onsite treatment and use of alternate water sources; 
  • Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate environmental health programs to enhance the environmental quality of San Francisco; 
  • Supervise assigned staff of Senior Environmental Health Inspectors, Environmental Health Inspectors and support staff by planning, coordinating and scheduling the distribution of office and field assignments related to SFPUC water quality program support (waterborne disease monitoring, cross connection control, document review, water quality health issue response , as well as supporting other programs in industrial hygiene, vector control, solid waste, site mitigation, massage, housing and other environmental hazards; 
  • Conduct periodic staff meetings, coordinate in-service training and provide technical support and guidance to aid subordinates in keeping abreast of current policies and procedures effecting areas of environmental health and safety; 
  • Conduct periodic SFDPH/SFPUC Water Quality-Health Coordination Meetings with agenda and minutes; 
  • Prepare bimonthly and annual SFPUC support activity summary reports; 
  • Observe performance of subordinate personnel by reviewing completed work assignments, checking for compliance of information and statistical data, and performing routine checks of field activities; 
  • Conduct complex and specialized inspections, as needed; 
  • Recommend issuances of warrants, citations, liens, and permits; 
  • Enforce laws, regulations, ordinances and codes pertaining to public health and environmental safety; 
  • Furnish testimony at administrative and condemnation hearing involving refusal to comply with statutory requirement disputes; 
  • Maintain public contact by meeting with the general public and with representatives and officers of other departments and agencies; 
  • Collaborate between intra-agency health inspectors and industrial hygienists to develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures related to California regulations that effect San Francisco environmental issues and concerns; 
  • Develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures related to department operations, inspections, investigations and enforcement of rules, regulations, ordinances and codes; 
  • Prepare technical and specialized reports; 
  • Provide oral and/or written testimony for public hearings/meetings on water-health issues; 
  • Lead and coordinate all EHB programs to migrate to the HealthSpace database and oversee Health Program Coordinator to provide data and data analysis to inform policy and planning; 
  • Operate a vehicle to and from inspections;  

The Principal Environmental Health Inspector performs other related duties as required.   

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications for Consumer Protection Specialty

  • Experience: Requires seven (7) years of experience in food, housing, water quality and supply, vector control, noise abatement and/or other related environmental health inspection work. 
  • Certificate: Requires possession of a REHS (Registered Environmental Health Specialist) Certificate, issued by the State of California Department of Public Health Services and eligibility to be deputized as a peace officer. 
  • License: Require possession of a valid California Driver's License. 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.  

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine fulltime employment. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.  

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures: 

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. 

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): 

Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. 

Management Test Battery (Weight: 40%) 
Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement.  A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process. Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. 
 
For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Exam-Information/14491-Management-Test-Battery.pdf.
 
Written Examination (Weight: 60%) 
Candidates who pass the Management Test Battery will be sent an online written supplemental examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of field inspection and enforcement techniques, knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations; written communications, interpersonal relations and organizational skills. 

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. 

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Ten Scores. 

Eligible List/Score Report: 

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ 

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: 

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A. 

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.  

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.  

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:  

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Stephen Lee at stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6838. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible. 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.