Environmental Health Specialist

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Environmental Health Specialist

$90,184.46 - $122,680.91 Annually

Closing Date:  6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

**$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Select Positions. (paid over three installments during the first two years of service.)

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We are seeking Environmental Health Specialists who are dedicated to promoting a healthy and safe environment.

The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill two full-time and one part-time Environmental Health Specialist positions at either the Trainee, I, or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.

Trainee - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4954605/environmental-health-specialist-trainee

Level I - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4959292/environmental-health-specialist-i

Level II - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4959500/environmental-health-specialist-ii

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Environmental Health Specialists who want to to build their careers in Environmental Health. These roles are vital to protecting public health and ensuring community well-being by conducting inspections, investigations, and enforcement following County and State environmental health regulations. As an Environmental Health Specialist, you will:

•  Perform inspections and investigations across a wide range of programs, including but not limited to: Food Facilities, Recreational Facilities, Medical Waste, Water Systems, Solid Waste, Body Art, Cannabis Facilities, Beach Monitoring, Storm Water, Childhood Lead Prevention, Disaster Preparedness, Organized Camps, and Detention Facilities

•  Ensure compliance with County and State health and safety regulations through routine inspections, complaint responses, documentation, enforcement actions, and public education

•  Prepare thorough inspection reports, interpret relevant health codes, and communicate findings and corrective actions to stakeholders

•  Interact regularly with the public, businesses, and regulatory partners, often providing guidance and support in diverse environments

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma?keywords=environmental%20health

**Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position level and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.