Merced County, CA
Environmental Health Technician I/II
Merced County, CA, Merced, California, United States, 95343
Salary :
$39,020.80 - $52,332.80 Annually Location :
Merced County Planning/CED Department 2222 M St Merced, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2500748 Department:
Community and Economic Development Opening Date:
10/15/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Bargaining Unit:
05 Technical/Vocational
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Collect samples from domestic water supplies, streams, and other bodies of water. Conduct soil boring, domestic well, irrigation well, and other well inspections. Assist with routine surveys for evidence of contamination or pollution. Conduct routine environmental health investigations or inspections including septic systems, agricultural waste, and biosolids/sludge. Perform sanitary surveys of community disposal systems, and of refuse and garbage practices. Investigate nuisance, housing, solid waste, and other environmental health complaints. Inspect septic pumper vehicles. Inspect major, minor and illegal waste tire facilities. Provide customer service to the general public relating to environmental health issues or services. Issue water well, septic system, septic pumper vehicle, agricultural waste, and biosolids/sludge permits. Minimum Qualifications Level I
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Level II
Experience: One (1) year experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Technician I in Merced County.
OR
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with an AA or AS degree, with course work in the basic sciences.
License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Essential Functions
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct inspections over uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Basic environmental health problems and principles. Good interpersonal skill to deal with complaints and potentially hostile individuals. Basic inspection techniques and procedures. Ability to:
Conduct investigations and inspections. Record observations and make simple reports. Follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, and the public. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when representing the County. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period. LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Represented Employees $10,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682
$39,020.80 - $52,332.80 Annually Location :
Merced County Planning/CED Department 2222 M St Merced, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2500748 Department:
Community and Economic Development Opening Date:
10/15/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Bargaining Unit:
05 Technical/Vocational
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Collect samples from domestic water supplies, streams, and other bodies of water. Conduct soil boring, domestic well, irrigation well, and other well inspections. Assist with routine surveys for evidence of contamination or pollution. Conduct routine environmental health investigations or inspections including septic systems, agricultural waste, and biosolids/sludge. Perform sanitary surveys of community disposal systems, and of refuse and garbage practices. Investigate nuisance, housing, solid waste, and other environmental health complaints. Inspect septic pumper vehicles. Inspect major, minor and illegal waste tire facilities. Provide customer service to the general public relating to environmental health issues or services. Issue water well, septic system, septic pumper vehicle, agricultural waste, and biosolids/sludge permits. Minimum Qualifications Level I
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Level II
Experience: One (1) year experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Technician I in Merced County.
OR
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with an AA or AS degree, with course work in the basic sciences.
License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
Essential Functions
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct inspections over uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Basic environmental health problems and principles. Good interpersonal skill to deal with complaints and potentially hostile individuals. Basic inspection techniques and procedures. Ability to:
Conduct investigations and inspections. Record observations and make simple reports. Follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, and the public. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when representing the County. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period. LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Represented Employees $10,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682