Land Use Environmental Health Specialist I, II, & Senior

Santa Rosa CA

Description

Grow your environmental health specialist career with the County of Sonoma. Starting salary up to $49.10/hour ($102,477/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!* Permit Sonoma is currently recruiting to fill a Land Use Environmental Health Specialist position at either the I, II, or Senior level. If you are interested in applying at the other levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions work to better our shared community. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: A hybrid telework schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Join Our Team Sonoma County contains numerous soil types and is at the forefront of innovative and experimental septic systems. Currently, across the county, approximately 4,000 permitted, non-standard systems are being monitored. As a Land Use Environmental Health Specialist in Permit Sonoma, you will provide a unique level of expertise in the evaluation and permitting of septic systems and water well construction. You will also work with the public to encourage sound sanitary practices; assess and approve permits for land development, including private sewage systems and water wells; and provide consultation, information, and educational services regarding soils and groundwater concerns. Additionally, Senior Land Use Environmental Health Specialists plan check and conduct inspections of assigned geographic areas. Please note that qualified candidates for this position must be certified by the State of California as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), per California Health and Safety Code Sections 106600-106735. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess: Experience training and/or serving as a subject matter expert for other environmental health specialists Land-use development experience, particularly with wells and/or septic systems A high level of professionalism, and excellent customer service skills Good judgment and the ability to make sound decisions, particularly in compliance situations The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment A desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, and the ability to effectively address competing priorities Since the State of California Department of Public Health oversees the REHS process for this position, applicants without current REHS certification will not be considered as qualified for this position. For additional information about how to meet CA requirements, and how out-of-state equivalency determinations are made by the State, please visit Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit and *Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now