Environmental Health Specialist

Markleeville, CA | Alpine County Health and Human Services Salary Range 48B: $36.49 - $44.36/hour Final Filing Date:
Friday, July 24, 2026 Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, public health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the inspection and enforcement of public health, environmental laws, and hazardous materials laws.

• Possession of a valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application.

• Health Insurance:
  County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent on family status.
• Vacation:
  Accrued at the rate of 6.67 hours per month, or 10 vacation days per year.
• Sick Leave:
  Earned at the rate of 8 hours per month.
• Holidays: 15 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 2% at 62 plan for New Members.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Housing Assistance: through Golden State Finance Authority—View Information Brochures or visit their Website for more information.
• Alpine County is a drug, alcohol and smoke‑free workplace.

Eligible applicants are required to complete an Alpine County application form. Resumes may not be substituted for the official county application but may be attached to a completed application. A County application can be completed online on the County website inecountyca.gov/jobs. Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview after review of the applications. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background and reference check, satisfactory driving record.