Senior Environmental Health Specialist — Field Leader

santacruzcountyca.gov; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The County of Santa Cruz invites applications for Environmental Health Specialist III in the Consumer Protection Program. Under direction, you will inspect and investigate environmental health conditions to enforce laws, educate the public, and obtain compliance.

This is a professional level role leading complex programs in areas like water, housing, and hazardous materials. Candidates need four years of professional environmental health field experience, a valid Environmental Health Specialist

Qualifications

• Four years of professional environmental health field experience.
• Possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist registration (California).
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and investigate environmental health conditions to enforce laws and regulations; obtain compliance or corrective action.
• Respond to emergency calls and work independently on complex programs.
• Educate the public concerning environmental health and safety; coordinate with program units.

Skills

Inspection and investigation

Regulatory enforcement

Public health communication

Education

Environmental Health Specialist certification (CA)

Job description

The County of Santa Cruz invites applications for Environmental Health Specialist III in the Consumer Protection Program. Under direction, you will inspect and investigate environmental health conditions to enforce laws, educate the public, and obtain compliance.

This is a professional level role leading complex programs in areas like water, housing, and hazardous materials. Candidates need four years of professional environmental health field experience, a valid Environmental Health Specialist