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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Environmental Specialist Level I/II

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$78K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company within the County of Sacramento, seeking an Environmental Specialist Level I/II to apply scientific methods to address environmental issues. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, and engaging with the public on environmental health matters.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply scientific theory and methods to identify, research, and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health and pollution prevention

Perform work assignments related to environmental inspections, compliance, monitoring, regulation, and research

Develop, prepare, and present studies and reports to governmental boards, civic organizations and other groups

Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public, local business community and other government agencies

Collect, process, evaluate, and summarize scientific and technical data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions

Qualification

Environmental complianceEnvironmental sciencesRegistered Environmental Health SpecialistMathematical analysisPrinciples of chemistryEnvironmental healthCustomer serviceResearch skillsField inspectionsData evaluationRegulatory knowledgeLanguage proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsTechnical writing

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field

Written proof of acceptance of education required by the State of California Environmental Health Services

Possession of valid certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by State of California

Possession of valid certification as Registered Dairy Inspector by State of California

Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field

Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections, take water and other environmental samples, and inspect equipment

Ability to climb fences, stairs, and ladders

Ability to walk rough terrain and muddy fields

Ability to work in an underground environment

Ability to climb in and out of swimming pools under construction

Ability to wear protective clothing

Normal hearing

Normal verbal communication ability

Visually distinguish between colors

Calibrate and use technical and monitoring instruments

Read gauges and meters

See in dimly lit areas

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher

Ability to speak, read, and/or write a language, in addition to English, or working knowledge of a specific culture, such as Black Culture, Mexican/Spanish Culture, or Asian Culture