Senior Environmental Health Specialist

Senior Environmental Health Specialist

The City of Berkeley is accepting applications for a Senior Environmental Health Specialist
! In this role, as a California Registered Environmental Health Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert within specialized program areas, including food facilities, pool/spa safety, and body art facility plan reviews. You will lead the development and implementation of key policies and procedures while conducting investigations, inspections, and surveys to ensure rigorous enforcement of state and local environmental health laws.

See the full job specification here:

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in environmental health or a related field that meets the specific minimum standards for admission to examination as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist under California state law.

• Three years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in a public health agency.

• Additional certificated coursework in a specialty area is highly desirable.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Willingness to work stand‑by hours on an occasional basis.

The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills and abilities to serve as a lead resource and mentor to staff, and should be comfortable handling complex regulatory, enforcement, and policy‑related work.

Applications must be received by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio‑format, Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required certification(s).
• Review of Supplemental Questions.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr at the time of application.