Environmental Health Specialist (Entry/Journey) DOQ

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Environmental Health Services, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Public Works, Parks and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, land use planning, transportation and recreation. The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:

• The Consumer Protection Program, which includes food facilities, pools & spas, body art, and public events 
• The Technical Services Program, which includes drinking water wells, septic systems, and solid waste handling and disposal
• The Hazardous Materials Program, which includes aboveground and underground storage tanks, hazardous materials & hazardous waste management, and emergency response.

THE POSITION

The Department of Resource Management is seeking candidates that have experience performing tasks related to a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations or have the desire to learn.

This opening may be filled at the Entry or Journey level depending on qualifications. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur in the department. 

The Environmental Health Specialist (Entry) will learn how to and conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations. As an Environmental Health Specialist (Entry) you would review plans and reports, prepare written records, process permits, and assist the public by providing information to ensure compliance and enforcement of regulations specific to Environmental Health and Safety. This entry level class is in training to qualify for testing and registration as an Environmental Health Specialist with the State of California.

The Environmental Health Specialist (Journey) will work independently under general direction of the Environmental Health Supervisor to provide enforcement and consultation for a broad range of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations. As an Environmental Health Specialist (Journey) you would conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations, processing permits and providing information to the public to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and regulations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training: Must have a current evaluation letter, from the State of California, Department of Health Services, stating certification for employment as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee, which includes possession of a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter).

Experience: No experience required. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Appointments at the entry level are not expected to be continued for a period longer than three years. Failure to gain Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter) within three years of appointment will result in termination.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, which meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter).

Experience: One (1) year of experience at the level of Environmental Health Specialist (Entry)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be registered with the State of California as Registered Environmental Health Specialist, in accordance with Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 106600 (et sequiter) of the California Health and Safety Code.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS

08/13/2026 - Deadline to submit application and supporting documents

08/26/2026 - 08/31/2026 - Tentative dates of online written exam

TBD - Tentative week for departmental interviews of most qualified candidates

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
 
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
 
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.
These provisions are subject to change.
 
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by email to [email protected]  or fax (707)784-6014. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Environmental Health Specialist (Entry/Journey)) and the recruitment number (26-423050-02) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS 

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.  
 
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.