Environmental Health Specialist Trainee, I & II – County of Sonoma

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related science field? Would you like to serve the community and help protect the environment and the public? Join our dynamic and innovative team as an Environmental Health Specialist!These positions may be filled at either the Trainee, I, or II level. If you would like to be consider at all three levels, you will need to apply separately.Please Note: The Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) II level requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist as required by the State of California's Health and Safety Code. For more information on the requirements and process to obtain a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certificate in California, please visit the CA Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program website.What Sonoma County Employment Offers!Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits including:An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities

Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

County paid premium contribution to several health plan options

County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

Retirement fully integrated with Social Security

Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

Environmental Health staff generally work day shifts from Monday-Friday and may be asked to occasionally work weekends and evenings to conduct field inspections at temporary events and investigate complaints. As many functions occur outdoors, staff should be prepared to work in a variety of conditions from freshwater and ocean water sampling, to solid waste inspections at transfer stations and food safety inspections at restaurants in various weather conditions. Peak work activity periods are typically from May through October with ongoing routine food inspection and then starting the bulk of pool inspections, community events inspections, and organized camp inspections.The ideal candidates will possess the written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively respond to citizen complaints and prepare reports. Teamwork, professionalism, and a positive outlook are highly desired for this position. The ideal candidate will also possess:Strong interpersonal skills

The ability to adjust to a variety of business conditions while communicating professionally with the public

Experience analyzing regulations and lab results

Intermediate MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 8/10/21