Environmental Health Specialist (Senior

Environmental Health Specialist (Senior)

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Environmental Health Services, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Public Works, Parks and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, land use planning, transportation and recreation.

The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:

• The Consumer Protection Program, which includes food facilities, pools & spas, body art, and public events
• The Technical Services Program, which includes drinking water wells, septic systems, and solid waste handling and disposal
• The Hazardous Materials Program, which includes above ground and underground storage tanks, hazardous materials & hazardous waste management, and emergency response.

The Environmental Health Specialist (Senior) performs the more complex and specialized work in the regulation and enforcement of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations; assists with planning and implementation of specialized programs and projects within the Environmental Health Division to assure compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety codes and requirements; may lead by providing training and guidance to entry and journey level staff within the Environmental Health Division;

conducts inspections and investigations, reviews plans for conformance with health and safety code requirements, and processes permits; performs related duties as required.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety regulation and enforcement; considerable and responsible experience directly related to the specific program assignment. AND Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter).

Other Requirements

• Must be registered with the State of California as Registered Environmental Health Specialist, in accordance with Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter) of the California Health and Safety Code.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application.

Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by email to recruitment, or by fax to  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Environmental Health Specialist (Senior)) and the recruitment number  in your email or fax.

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE…