Environmental Health Inspector & Investigator

County of Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Merced is hiring Environmental Health Specialists to inspect and ensure compliance with environmental health laws across food handling, housing, water, and waste programs. The role involves interpreting regulations, advising the public, and coordinating with state and local agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental health, or related fields and California EHS registration.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/BA in biology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental resource management, microbiology or related field meeting state registration standards.
• Possession of Environmental Health registration issued by the California State Department of Health Services is required at higher levels.
• Experience required varies by Level (I: none; II: 1 year; III: 2 years) in inspections or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health laws and regulations for food handling, sewage, housing, water, waste, and related areas.
• Interpret environmental health laws and sanitation practices for the public.
• Assist with reviews of subdivision plans and water/sewage installations.
• Initiate legal actions for non-compliance and develop operating rules or ordinances.
• Provide consultation and training to staff and public; coordinate with agencies.
• Appear in court as expert witness when required.
• Plan environmental surveys and studies and assess impacts of legislation.

Skills

Inspection

Public health knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in biology/chemistry/environmental health/related field

Job description

County of Merced is hiring Environmental Health Specialists to inspect and ensure compliance with environmental health laws across food handling, housing, water, and waste programs. The role involves interpreting regulations, advising the public, and coordinating with state and local agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental health, or related fields and California EHS registration.