Environmental Specialist I​/II

Position

Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sac Sewer) is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Specialist I/II position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

7/7/26, 7/21/26

Environmental Specialists apply scientific theory and methods to identify, research, and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health, and pollution prevention for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sac Sewer).

Environmental Specialist I is the entry level for this series. Assignments are performed in a training and learning capacity. Working under close supervision, incumbents learn the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the less complex scientific and professional office and fieldwork.

Environmental Specialist II is the journey or targeted competency and performance level expected of all positions in this series. Under minimum supervision, incumbents perform scientific and professional level office and field work to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Incumbents exercise a higher degree of independent judgment and discretion (consistent with department policies and procedures) than Environmental Specialist I. Final products may be reviewed upon completion regarding scientific and technical soundness and appropriateness.

* Note:

After the filing cut-off, applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications and added to the eligible list. This list may be used for future vacancies. The current vacancy and recruitment is for an Environmental Specialist II in the Policy & Planning/Wastewater Source Control Section.

• Environmental Specialist I
  • Either:
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Or:
    Written proof of acceptance of education required by the State of California Environmental Health Services. Incumbents assigned to positions requiring State Certification must achieve certification/registration within the period.
• Educational Note
  • Note:
    
    Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, experience like that described on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
• Environmental Specialist II
  • Either:
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
  • And:
    One year of professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, or environmental research performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist I class in Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sac Sewer).
  • Or:
    Possession of valid certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by State of California.
  • Or:
    Possession of valid certification as Registered Dairy Inspector by State of California.
  • Or:
    Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
• Notes for Environmental Health Positions
  • Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide the acceptance letter mentioned above.
  • Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide documentation of the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Tuesday, July 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

Click on the link below to review the full class specification for more information about this position:

Environmental Specialist I/II

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Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer.