Environmental Health Specialist I​/II

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2026.

This recruitment is for Level I and Level II.
There are currently positions in the Consumer Protection Program.

The salary rage for level I is $2,146.40 - $2,876.00 biweekly ($26.83 - $35.95 per hour).

The salary range for level II is $2,371.20 - $3,176.80 biweekly ($29.64 - $39.71 per hour).

F LSA:
Non-Exempt

Under general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I) or direction (Environmental Health Specialist II), performs professional work involved in the inspection and enforcement of an assigned environmental health program area; program areas include, but are not limited to, consumer protection, drinking water sanitation, solid waste disposal, wastewater disposal, and land use; interprets, implements, and enforces federal, state, and local codes as they pertain to environmental health programs;

provides education, technical consultations and assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I) or direction (Environmental Health Specialist II) from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Environment Health Specialist I: This is the entry-level, non-registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine environmental inspection and enforcement duties while working toward a State of California Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Environmental Health Specialist II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Environmental Health Specialist II: This is the journey-level registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist I level by possession of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California and performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.

Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist III in that the latter is the advanced journey-level which performs the most complex and specialized inspection and enforcement duties, including program oversight.

Positions in the Environmental Health Specialist class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II-level may be filled by advancement from the I-level; progression to the II-level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications;

and (iv) management approval for progression to the II-level.

Typicalfunctions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Performs regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interprets the more specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies related to an assigned program area.
• Inspects retail food establishments and special event vendors, as defined by State statute for compliance to applicable health codes; instructs food serving workers in the proper handling of food; investigates reported cases of food-borne illness.
• Inspects organized camps and body art facilities for compliance with public health laws; issues citations for violations of public health and environmental laws and regulations.
• Conducts inspections and monitors operations of proposed and current alternative and large community…