Environmental Health Specialist I/Ii (Solid Waste)

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn moreHERE.

The Position

The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) serves our community by enforcing a fair, efficient, and open process that balances the diverse needs of agriculture, the economy, health and safety, and the environment. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services.

Learn more about PBESHERE.

About the Position

Under supervision, to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, review plans and reports, prepare written reports and records, process permits, ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing environmental health; provide consultation and informational services to the public, and to perform other duties as required. This position is a member of the Solid Waste Team.The responsibilities and programs of the Solid Waste Team include: the Local Enforcement Agency including the regulation of Landfills, Transfer Processing, and Composting Facilities; Medical Waste program, Body Art program, and Waste Tire Enforcement Grant.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the

Environmental Health Specialist IorEnvironmental Health Specialist IIlevel depending on qualifications, in the

Planning, Building & Environmental Services, Environmental Health. The listestablishedby this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Position Requirements:

Experience and Education for Environmental Health Specialist I and Environmental Health Specialist II:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Environmental Health Specialist I ($37.44 - $44.61/hour)

Experience:No related experience is required.

Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.

• Possession of a current evaluation letter from the California, Department of Public Health stating applicant is certifiable as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee under the provisions of Section 106660 of the California Health and Safety Code.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Environmental Health Specialist II ($44.07 - $52.61/hour)

Experience:One year of responsible experience in the field of environmental health and safety regulation and enforcement.

Education:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License

The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline

Job Posting Extended: 5:00 pm (PST), May 28, 2024

Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring

Week of May 27, 2024

Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Interview

Week of June 10, 2024 (Tentative)

Establish Eligibility List

Week of June 17, 2024

Only the most qualified candidates from theoral panel examwill be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

To view the full job description, including the example of duties,please click here: Environmental Health Specialist I or Environmental Health Specialist II.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency(Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this positionHERE.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.