Environmental Health Specialist Trainee/Environmental Health Specialist

JOB THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENTORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2026SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING: POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVERS LICENSEENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE: POSSESSION OF A CURRENT EVALUATION LETTER FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATING THAT THE EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 106660 (FORMALLY SECTION 521) OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: POSSESSION OF A VALID CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2026, AT 5:00 PMSALARY INFORMATIONEnvironmental Health Specialist Trainee: $4,478 - $5,715 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $25.84 - $32.97 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*Environmental Health Specialist: $5,184 - $6,616 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $29.91 - $38.17 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*This position is in the UPEC-Professional bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor AgreementsABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Department of Resource Management consists of Air Quality Management District, Building, Environmental Health, and Planning Divisions. Through its four Divisions and the Community Education Section, the Department of Resource Management supplies the public with a variety of important services and information. This multi-faceted commitment is designed to assist County residents in many of their daily activities. Many of the functions of the DRM support the economic activities of the County, promote the health of its residents, and protect the natural environment in which these functions take place.The Environmental Health Division EHD) is charged with the responsibility of enforcing pertinent California health laws, rules, regulations, and Shasta County Ordinances to protect public health, safety, and the environment. The EHD provides specific permit and inspection programs which involve sewage disposal, individual wells, solid waste, hazardous material storage and disclosure, underground tanks, food service facilities, public drinking water systems, swimming pools, housing and institutions, and medical waste management. Environmental Health Division's responsibility covers Shasta County as well as the three incorporated cities within the County.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Environmental Health Specialist/ Trainee is a hybrid position offering time in the office and out in the field building relationships with local business owners, event coordinators and economic developers. Acting as the first line of defense for the community by protecting the health of family, friends, and neighbors this position keeps Shasta County thriving by empowering residents with resources and information. The EHD is team oriented with a collaborative and progressive culture that is invested in employee career growth with supportive, top-level field experts (10-30 years of experience) ready to provide one-one mentorship. Departmental assistance is available for credentialing and continuing education. Position advancement from the Trainee classification upon receiving a certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health. The EHD values work-life balance, this position offers the opportunity to acquire comp-time to utilize in addition to 10 annual paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, PTO, and sick time.Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: Under close supervision, to learn to perform investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations; and to do related work as required. Environmental Health Specialist: Under general supervision, to perform investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations; and to perform related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSEnvironmental Health Specialist Trainee: This is the entry level professional class in the Environmental Health Specialist series and incumbents under close supervision learn to perform all types of environmental health inspections.Environmental Health Specialist: This is the journey level professional class of the Environmental Health Specialist series and incumbents are required to perform a full range of environmental health inspections.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will understand and apply local, State and Federal laws and regulations related to Environmental Health Programs and/or the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Program Elements. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience conducting environmental health inspections obtained through employment as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or employment/ internship as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. Excellent written, verbal, and public interaction communications skills are essential. In addition, the ideal candidate must value and ensure the importance of accountability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement and desire to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and staff engagement. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Environmental Health Specialist Trainee: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under direction, learns environmental health programs, functions, procedures, policies, and standards for regulatory programs including, but not limited to, the following: food facilities, public pools/spas, hotels/motels, body art, onsite wastewater treatment systems, wells, public drinking water systems, solid waste disposal, and hazardous materials storage; learns methods of conducting inspections and investigations to determine compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards in the area of environmental health, including techniques for associated report writing; learns methods and principles of enforcement of these laws; learns evidence, sample and information collection techniques; learns to gather, organize and analyze technical data and prepare appropriate reports utilizing computers and computing software programs; learns to prepare and maintain specialized records; assists registered Environmental Health Specialists in the performance of their professional duties.Environmental Health Specialist: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts inspections, investigations, and surveys of food facilities, public pools/spas, hotels/motels, body art facilities, onsite wastewater treatment systems, wells, public drinking water systems, solid waste disposal/transfer facilities, and hazardous materials storage facilities; issues written notices regarding the compliance and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; collects evidence or samples as needed to verify compliance with requirements or as part of investigation or enforcement action; provides consultation during hazardous waste spills or other emergency health incidents; appears as a witness in legal proceedings relating to the enforcement of environmental health laws; prepares reports and correspondence; assists in the training of Environmental Health Specialist trainees. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on February 26, 2026.A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as “Refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “See attached resume and/or cover letter.” The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515