County of Monterey
Environmental Health Specialist I
County of Monterey, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
Overview
A Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of Environmental Health Specialist I $5,366– $6,979 per Month Continuous Priority Screen Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Exam #25/30J11/10MC Summary of Position
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Environmental Health Bureau is seeking individuals to join a dynamic team of professionals to fill several vacancies for Environmental Health Specialist I. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting inspections, outreach, investigations, and surveys in support of Federal, State and local environmental health laws and regulations in an assigned district or specialty area. The Environmental Health Bureau is dedicated to safeguarding the residents and resources of Monterey County by providing services that help promote responsible business practices, by providing educational opportunities to industry workers and the public, and when necessary, by enforcing Environmental Health principles and laws. The Environmental Health Bureau is responsible for the oversight of the following programs: Drinking Water Protection Services / Healthy Housing Services:
Multifamily dwellings, detention facilities, employee housing, lead prevention program, public swimming pools and beach water monitoring. Includes small public water systems inspection & compliance monitoring programs; drinking water source assessment; water well construction; repair & destruction inspection; cross connection control; collaborative aquifer protection; desalination treatment facility permitting & inspection; Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project monitoring; and water reuse programs. Hazardous Materials Services:
Emergency response; pesticide exposure; site mitigation programs; CUPA programs: hazardous materials management; hazardous waste generator and on-site treatment/tiered permitting; accidental release prevention; underground storage tanks; and aboveground petroleum storage tanks. Solid Waste Management Services:
Solid waste facility inspection & permitting; illegal dumping enforcement; liquid waste hauler inspection; solid waste vehicle inspection; medical waste generator inspection; body art facility & operator inspection; waste tire inspection; and vegetable cull feeding inspection programs. Consumer Health Protection Services:
Retail food facility inspection; foodborne illness investigation; food complaint investigation; vector control; general environmental health & sanitation; smoking pollution control; storm water pollution control; and agricultural field toilet inspection programs. Environmental Health Review (Land Use) Services:
Review of subdivisions and lot-ling adjustments; planning projects; administrative, zoning and coastal permits; building permits; regional and long-term planning; and general plan update. Nuisance noise control; wastewater treatment facility and nitrate monitoring; onsite wastewater treatment systems; grey water disposal; and winery wastewater disposal programs. Note:
As of September 8th, 2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to meeting employment standards and recommendations under the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Environmental Health Specialist I
The Successful Candidate
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Some Knowledge of: Chemistry, biology, microbiology, and environmental health science. Methods and procedures used to conduct research, inspections, or investigations. Skill and Ability to: Learn to conduct investigations. Communicate visual observations and ideas by writing concise, complete, and technically accurate reports, records, correspondence, surveys and studies. Speak effectively to individuals and groups from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and community groups, department staff, other departments, and the public. React calmly to diffuse potentially stressful or difficult situations. Desirable Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish. Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Health, Toxicology or closely related field and possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Trainee letter issued by the California Department of Health Services.
Conditions of Employment
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Pursuant to Section 106660 California Health and Safety Code, at the time of application, all applicants must present a current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health which states that the applicant is eligible to begin training in an approved environmental health program. Pursuant to Section 106615 (d) California Health and Safety Code, the Environmental Health Specialist I must meet the minimum education requirements necessary to qualify for State Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist – Trainee. The Environmental Health Specialist I must complete all required education, experience and training for and obtain a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, no later than 36 months from date of hire. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Tolerate rodents and insects; unsanitary or hazardous conditions such as septic failures, accumulated garbage or animal waste. Work with potentially hostile individuals in volatile situations. Enter and perform work in establishments which may expose the incumbent to offensive or repugnant sights, sounds, or smells. Work with or around equipment that presents a radiological hazard if misused. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services may be required to respond to incidents involving spills of unknown hazardous materials or potentially hazardous unidentified substances; may be required to maintain contact with the worksite outside normal hours. An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services must pass fitness testing for respirator use. Successfully complete background check including fingerprinting. Further Conditions of Employment: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation as approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Tolerate rodents and insects (rats, mice, cockroaches) and tolerate unsanitary or hazardous conditions (septic failures, garbage, animal waste). An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services must pass fitness testing for respirator use.
Benefits
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet on the county website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Application And Selection Procedures
Apply Online at the Monterey County Government Jobs site. Priority screening date: October 26, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST). Or hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Health Department, Attn: Human Resources, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 755-4519. The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified of changes. Examinations may include oral, pre-examination exercises, performance, and/or written components. A complete package includes: (1) County Employment Application, (2) Responses to Supplemental Questions, (3) Current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health. All materials must be received by the priority date for guaranteed review. Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. To request accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755-4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov.
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A Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of Environmental Health Specialist I $5,366– $6,979 per Month Continuous Priority Screen Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Exam #25/30J11/10MC Summary of Position
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Environmental Health Bureau is seeking individuals to join a dynamic team of professionals to fill several vacancies for Environmental Health Specialist I. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting inspections, outreach, investigations, and surveys in support of Federal, State and local environmental health laws and regulations in an assigned district or specialty area. The Environmental Health Bureau is dedicated to safeguarding the residents and resources of Monterey County by providing services that help promote responsible business practices, by providing educational opportunities to industry workers and the public, and when necessary, by enforcing Environmental Health principles and laws. The Environmental Health Bureau is responsible for the oversight of the following programs: Drinking Water Protection Services / Healthy Housing Services:
Multifamily dwellings, detention facilities, employee housing, lead prevention program, public swimming pools and beach water monitoring. Includes small public water systems inspection & compliance monitoring programs; drinking water source assessment; water well construction; repair & destruction inspection; cross connection control; collaborative aquifer protection; desalination treatment facility permitting & inspection; Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project monitoring; and water reuse programs. Hazardous Materials Services:
Emergency response; pesticide exposure; site mitigation programs; CUPA programs: hazardous materials management; hazardous waste generator and on-site treatment/tiered permitting; accidental release prevention; underground storage tanks; and aboveground petroleum storage tanks. Solid Waste Management Services:
Solid waste facility inspection & permitting; illegal dumping enforcement; liquid waste hauler inspection; solid waste vehicle inspection; medical waste generator inspection; body art facility & operator inspection; waste tire inspection; and vegetable cull feeding inspection programs. Consumer Health Protection Services:
Retail food facility inspection; foodborne illness investigation; food complaint investigation; vector control; general environmental health & sanitation; smoking pollution control; storm water pollution control; and agricultural field toilet inspection programs. Environmental Health Review (Land Use) Services:
Review of subdivisions and lot-ling adjustments; planning projects; administrative, zoning and coastal permits; building permits; regional and long-term planning; and general plan update. Nuisance noise control; wastewater treatment facility and nitrate monitoring; onsite wastewater treatment systems; grey water disposal; and winery wastewater disposal programs. Note:
As of September 8th, 2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to meeting employment standards and recommendations under the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Environmental Health Specialist I
The Successful Candidate
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Some Knowledge of: Chemistry, biology, microbiology, and environmental health science. Methods and procedures used to conduct research, inspections, or investigations. Skill and Ability to: Learn to conduct investigations. Communicate visual observations and ideas by writing concise, complete, and technically accurate reports, records, correspondence, surveys and studies. Speak effectively to individuals and groups from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and community groups, department staff, other departments, and the public. React calmly to diffuse potentially stressful or difficult situations. Desirable Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish. Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Health, Toxicology or closely related field and possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Trainee letter issued by the California Department of Health Services.
Conditions of Employment
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Pursuant to Section 106660 California Health and Safety Code, at the time of application, all applicants must present a current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health which states that the applicant is eligible to begin training in an approved environmental health program. Pursuant to Section 106615 (d) California Health and Safety Code, the Environmental Health Specialist I must meet the minimum education requirements necessary to qualify for State Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist – Trainee. The Environmental Health Specialist I must complete all required education, experience and training for and obtain a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, no later than 36 months from date of hire. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Tolerate rodents and insects; unsanitary or hazardous conditions such as septic failures, accumulated garbage or animal waste. Work with potentially hostile individuals in volatile situations. Enter and perform work in establishments which may expose the incumbent to offensive or repugnant sights, sounds, or smells. Work with or around equipment that presents a radiological hazard if misused. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services may be required to respond to incidents involving spills of unknown hazardous materials or potentially hazardous unidentified substances; may be required to maintain contact with the worksite outside normal hours. An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services must pass fitness testing for respirator use. Successfully complete background check including fingerprinting. Further Conditions of Employment: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation as approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Tolerate rodents and insects (rats, mice, cockroaches) and tolerate unsanitary or hazardous conditions (septic failures, garbage, animal waste). An Environmental Health Specialist assigned to the Hazardous Materials Management Services must pass fitness testing for respirator use.
Benefits
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet on the county website. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Application And Selection Procedures
Apply Online at the Monterey County Government Jobs site. Priority screening date: October 26, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST). Or hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Health Department, Attn: Human Resources, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 755-4519. The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified of changes. Examinations may include oral, pre-examination exercises, performance, and/or written components. A complete package includes: (1) County Employment Application, (2) Responses to Supplemental Questions, (3) Current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health. All materials must be received by the priority date for guaranteed review. Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. To request accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755-4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov.
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