Lead Environmental Health Specialist Solid Waste & Body Art

County of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist IV to lead the Solid Waste and Body Art Programs. This role will supervise staff, provide expert guidance, review permits, and conduct inspections across the county to ensure compliance and public safety.

The position requires licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, strong leadership, and proven experience in regulatory enforcement, with travel across San Mateo County to inspect facilities and practices.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey level experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, including one year in a regulatory agency (designated option: Vector Control and Solid/Infectious Waste).
• Possession of a California certificate as Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California driver license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead direction, training, and work review to assigned staff and coordinate complex projects.
• Serve as technical expert in Solid Waste and Body Art programs and review permitting documents.
• Conduct routine inspections of solid waste facilities and body art facilities and practitioners.
• Investigate and resolve public complaints and liaise with community groups and agencies.
• Prepare reports, data analyses, and recommendations; may serve as expert witness.

Skills

Lead direction

Inspection experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

California Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Job description

County of San Mateo is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist IV to lead the Solid Waste and Body Art Programs. This role will supervise staff, provide expert guidance, review permits, and conduct inspections across the county to ensure compliance and public safety.

The position requires licensure as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, strong leadership, and proven experience in regulatory enforcement, with travel across San Mateo County to inspect facilities and practices.