Environmental Specialist I/II



Job Details

Environmental Specialist I/II
Employer

Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)

Salary

$62,108.80 - $98,800.00 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

Job Number

3809-2025

Department

Policy and Planning

Opening Date

03/14/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Position

Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Specialist I/II position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

3/28/25, 4/14/25

Environmental Specialists 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 for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer).

Environmental Specialist is a single class with two levels. The level at which initial appointments are made and when advancements occur are at the discretion of the appointing authority. Incumbents may advance from Environmental Specialist I to Environmental Specialist II, if they have met the minimum and special qualifications, and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.


*Note: After the filing cut-off, applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications and added to the eligible list.  This list may be used for future vacancies.  The current vacancy and recruitment is for an Environmental Specialist II in the Policy & Planning/Wastewater Source Control Section.*



Minimum Qualifications:


Environmental Specialist I


Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field


Or: 2. Written proof of acceptance of education required by the State of California Environmental Health Services.  Incumbents assigned to positions requiring State Certification must achieve certification/registration within the period.


Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience like that described on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.


Environmental Specialist II


Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.


AND


One year of professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, or environmental research performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist I class in Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer).


Or:2. Possession of valid certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by State of California.


Or:3. Possession of valid certification as Registered Dairy Inspector by State of California.


Or:4. 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.


Note: Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide the acceptance letter mentioned above. Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide documentation of the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).

How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:  

Environmental Specialist I/II


If you have question about this recruitment, please contact Recuitment@Sacsewer.com

Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer

SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retiree Health
  • Voluntary Plans
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Care
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • 529 Education Savings Plan
    • Buy-up Life Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal Services Program
    • Pet Insurance
  • Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service
Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer 2025 Benefit Guide

SacSewer’s medical plans are offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS).

Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:

Applicant Resources




 

01

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

  • I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum requirements for the Environmental Specialist Level I/II position. Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience like that described on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
  • I have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field. AND have attached my diploma or transcripts to my application.
  • I have major coursework from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field. AND have attached my diploma or transcripts to my application. I am using the above substitution to make up to one year of the required Bachelor’s Degree.
  • I have written proof of acceptance of education required by the State of California Environmental Health Services AND have attached my diploma or transcripts to my application. Incumbents assigned to positions requiring State Certification must achieve certification/registration within the period.
  • I do not meet the minimum requirements for the position.
03
Select the one box that describes your full-time paid experience applying scientific theory and methods to identify, research, and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health, and pollution prevention
If you have no related experience, select none.
  • None.
  • Less than one (1) year of experience.
  • I have one (1) year or more but less than two (2) years’ experience.
  • I have two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years’ experience.
  • I have three (3) or more years of experience.
04
Select all the boxes for software applications in which you are proficient to at least an intermediate level. Please note that you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview and/or hiring process.
If you are not proficient at an intermediate level for any of the following selections, select none.
  • Maximo (CMMS).
  • Microsoft Excel.
  • Microsoft Word.
  • Microsoft Access.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Microsoft Outlook.
  • None.
05
Select the one box that lists your paid customer service experience assisting the public and responding to inquiries.
If you have no experience, select none.
  • None.
  • Less than one (1) year of experience.
  • I have one (1) year or more but less than two (2) years’ experience.
  • I have two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years’ experience.
  • I have three (3) or more years of experience.
06
Select all the boxes for which you have paid environmental experience.
If you do not have any environmental experience, select none.
  • None.
  • Interpreting and explaining regulations to businesses or the public.
  • Prepare studies related to regulatory compliance.
  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
  • Performing field inspections to gather and analyze environmental data.
  • Creating and preparing reports.
  • Working with businesses to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
  • Reviewing and approving applications, plans and Environmental Impact Reports for compliance with environmental/public health laws, regulations, etc.
  • Meeting with business owners and operators to discuss problems and develop solutions to achieve compliance.
07
List all education or training that you have completed as it relates to this position. Please also include the names and units of accredited scientific college coursework you have taken.
08
Briefly describe your employment experience that qualifies you for the position.

* Required Question

Employer
Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)
Website
https://www.sacsewer.com
Address
10060 Goethe Road

Sacramento, California, 95827

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