Environmental Compliance Technician I/II

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking Environmental Compliance Technicians to support professional environmental staff in monitoring regulations and protecting public health. You will collect samples, record data, and prepare summaries and charts for review, while promoting understanding of compliance requirements.

Level I/II roles consider experience in technical support and regulatory contexts. A California driver's license is required; strong science coursework helps.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support in regulatory or environmental settings.
• Ability to read and apply environmental guidelines and reports.
• Experience collecting, reviewing, and summarizing environmental data.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations by collecting and preparing test samples.
• Record data and prepare summaries and charts for staff review.
• Assist with monitoring environmental regulations and ensuring compliance.
• Work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical support experience

Public contact work

Reading and interpreting guidelines

Data collection and sample handling

Independent work and deadline focus

Effective communication with public/0r

Education

12 semester units in physical science / life science / engineering

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

10/28/2026, 11/12/2026 (final)

Level 1 - $4,936.38 - $5,999.50/month
Level 2 - $5,503.58 - $6,688.56/month

To perform a wide variety of technical office and field support for professional environmental staff involved in monitoring environmental regulations, protecting the public health and safety, and controlling and eliminating environmental hazards. Environmental Compliance Technicians assist with field investigations by collecting and preparing test samples, recording data, and preparing summaries and charts. Incumbents also promote understating of and compliance with federal, State, and local regulatory mandates.

Knowledge of

• Basic theories of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics associated with environmental regulation and research
• Basic scientific research and statistical methods
• County and department environmental regulatory purposes and work requirements
• Sound environmental practices and the effect of environmental regulation on human health, water, soil, food, and other environmental elements
• Environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances protecting public health and safety
• Basic principles of environmental compliance assurance
• Principles and procedures used in collecting and identifying samples for laboratory analysis

Ability to

• Provide information verbally, non-verbally, and in writing using language style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience
• Read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply legal, technical, and complex environmental guidelines, documents, records, and reports
• Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and business owners in representing the functions and policies of the department
• Write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate, and impartial reports, narratives, summaries, and recommendations
• Collect, review, interpret, apply, summarize and explain environmental data, rules, regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances related to protecting public health and safety
• Research and understand legal descriptions of boundary maps and utilize records to locate property owners
• Apply technical procedures used in investigating, identifying, and correcting environmental and hazardous materials problems
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines; identify and effectively handle multiple activities and resources necessary to perform job assignments
• Organize, process, and evaluate data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
• Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
• Work cooperatively with others and build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during the course of work, including responding effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion, or concern expressed by others
• Contribute to group efforts with ideas and suggestions
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward environmental problems and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Compliance Technician (Level I)

• Either:
  1. One year of experience performing technical support and public contact work in a regulatory, public health, or environmental service environment.
  2. Completion of 12 semester units from an accredited college or university in physical science, life science, engineering or a closely related field.
• Or:
  1. Six months of technical support experience in environmental regulation or research support, performing the duties and responsibilities equivalent to those of the Environmental Compliance Technician (Level I) class within Sacramento County service.
  2. One year of experience performing technical support and public contact work in a regulatory, public health, or environmental service environment.
  3. Completion of 12 semester units from an accredited college or university in physical science, life science, engineering or a closely related field.

Environmental Compliance Technician (Level II)

• Either:
  1. Six months of technical support experience in environmental regulation or research support, performing the duties and responsibilities equivalent to those of the Environmental Compliance Technician (Level I) class within Sacramento County service.
• Or:
  1. One year of experience performing technical support and public contact work in a regulatory, public health, or environmental service environment.
  2. Completion of 12 semester units from an accredited college or university in physical science, life science, engineering or a closely related field.

Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience similar to that described on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Incumbents may be required to stoop, kneel, and inspect unsanitary conditions and take environmental samples; climb fences, stairs, and ladders; walk in rough terrain and muddy fields; work underground, climb into and out of swimming pools under construction; distinguish colors; distinguish measurements as small as 1/20 of an inch; wear special protective clothing and breathing masks.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and perform duties during other than normal working hours, as necessary.

License Requirements

All classes in this series require possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher, before date of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate Driver’s License constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

Special Skills

Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read, and/or write a language other than English, or knowledge of Black Culture, Mexican/Spanish Culture, or Asian Culture.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Job Applicant Accommodations