Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Elevate your career by joining the Colusa County Environmental Health Division as an Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)/II/III, where work and life seamlessly intertwine to create a remarkable professional experience. Immerse yourself in a warm and close-knit community that values your role in enhancing the well-being of the community. Feel free to explore the job description to determine if we are a good match for you EHS I/IIandEHS III.

This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to submit an application as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time following application review on May 7, 2026.

This position may be filled at any level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicants. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings, eliminating the need to repost.

What's this Job All About?

In this role, under general supervision, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Responsibilities include regulating designated activities, conducting Environmental Health inspections of varies programs (Food, Water Well, Septic System, Hazardous Materials, Recreational Health). The position requires effective enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and legal codes to guarantee the well-being of the community and the environment. Tasks are executed in both indoor office settings and outdoor environments. Proficiency in clear verbal communication, including the ability to converse effectively on the telephone, and in face-to-face interactions, is essential.

Culture is at Our Core

At the Colusa County Environmental Health Division, we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of our community by ensuring a healthy and safety environment. Our team is composed of seasoned professionals with a passion for safeguarding the safety and health of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

How do we make a difference?

Our team is like the unsung heroes of our community, but with a fun twist! Picture us as the “Guardians of Good Health.” We’re on a mission to keep our community healthy, happy and safe from sneaky germs and lurking health hazards. We might not wear capes, but we’re here to save the day- one health inspection at a time.

Do our values speak to you?

Deliver excellent Customer Service to Others & Our Community
Embrace and Drive Change
Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
Pursue Growth and Learning
Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
Be Passionate and Determined
Be Humble and Kind

What are the benefits?

A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into – where we work hard, but play hard, too!
A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) –As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you–Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
457 Deferred Compensation.
PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
Vacation Parity–Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE HAVE A SPOT JUST FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)

Receives general supervision from the Director of Environmental Health and through the Environmental Health Specialist II and III.

Environmental Health Specialist II

Receives direction from the Director of Environmental Health with assistance as needed from the Environmental Health Specialist III.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over office support staff. Assists in the training and supervision of the Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee).

Environmental Health Specialist III

Receives general supervision from the Environmental Health Director.

Qualifications

Experience and Training Guidelines--Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)

Experience: No experience is required.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry or a related field.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a letter from the State Department of Health Services certifying the individual as a trainee per Section 106615 (d) of the California Health & Safety Code.

Possession or ability to obtain a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate at the completion of the one-year probationary period of an EHS I (Trainee) as a requirement for promotion to an Environmental Health Specialist II. Failure to possess a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate within three years of appointment will be cause for termination.

Environmental Health Specialist II(In addition to the qualifications for Environmental Health Specialist I):

Experience: Equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year as an Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee) in a California county environmental health program.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate.

Environmental Health Specialist III(in addition to the qualifications for Environmental Health Specialist II):

Experience: Four years increasingly responsible experience in the environmental health field.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Environmental Health Specialist I: $4,276 – $7,013 monthly
Environmental Health Specialist II: $4,722 – $7,742 monthly
Environmental Health Specialist III: $5,477 – $8,981 monthly

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information:

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

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