Environmental Health Supervisor, Housing & Inspections

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

County of Monterey seeks an Environmental Health Specialist IV in the Healthy Housing Services program. The role leads environmental health staff, ensures enforcement of housing regulations, and collaborates with agencies to protect community health.

Responsibilities include supervision, program planning and policy interpretation, plus overseeing complex investigations and staff training. A background in environmental health with leadership experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Two years performing duties at Environmental Health Specialist III or equivalent in Monterey County.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and evaluate environmental health staff work.
• Represent the Division to public bodies and private groups within the district; conduct inspections and investigations.
• Monitor and coordinate inspection, investigation and enforcement activities; accompany staff in field investigations.
• Train staff on environmental health laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develop, interpret and implement policies and programs; identify operational problems and propose solutions.
• Perform complex investigations; prepare findings and recommend legal actions.
• Liaise with other governmental agencies; respond to inquiries from the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervise staff

Inspection expertise

Report writing

Communication

Policy recommendations

Public health evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

County of Monterey seeks an Environmental Health Specialist IV in the Healthy Housing Services program. The role leads environmental health staff, ensures enforcement of housing regulations, and collaborates with agencies to protect community health.

Responsibilities include supervision, program planning and policy interpretation, plus overseeing complex investigations and staff training. A background in environmental health with leadership experience is required.