Environmental Health Inspector & Compliance Specialist

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Environmental Health is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Health Specialist positions at Level I–III. The role involves inspecting facilities, interpreting health regulations, reviewing subdivision plans, initiating enforcement actions, and providing public training and consultation.

Education must meet state registration standards, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental resource management, microbiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health laws and regulations governing food handling, sewage disposal, housing, water, waste, and related public health areas.
• Interpret environmental health laws and sanitation protection methods for the public.
• Assist with reviews of plans for subdivisions and water/sewage installations.
• Initiate legal actions for non-compliance.
• Provide training and consultation on environmental health topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental resource management, microbiology or related field

Job description

Merced County Environmental Health is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Health Specialist positions at Level I–III. The role involves inspecting facilities, interpreting health regulations, reviewing subdivision plans, initiating enforcement actions, and providing public training and consultation.

Education must meet state registration standards, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A California driver’s license is required.