DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Environmental Health Program Coordinator in the Land Use Unit of the Environmental Health Division at the Department of Community Services.
The PositionUnder general direction, the Environmental Health Program Coordinator plans, organizes, coordinates, implements, and monitors activities within the Land Use Program to ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent supports development review processes, onsite wastewater treatment system evaluations, water supply assessments, and other land use-related functions by coordinating program tasks, tracking and analyzing data, preparing reports, and developing public outreach materials. The position also directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of assigned staff, consultants, vendors, and contractors, while serving as a key liaison between Environmental Health, Planning, Building, Public Works, developers, and property owners to support safe, sustainable growth throughout Yolo County.
The
ideal candidate for this position is a motivated problem-solver who is passionate about supporting Yolo County's commitment to safe, sustainable growth through thoughtful land use planning. They will excel in navigating the intersection of environmental health, development, and regulatory requirements bringing strong communication, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support smooth and timely project review. A successful candidate will thrive in working with property owners, planners, engineers, and partner agencies to ensure that every project supports long-term environmental protection, responsible development, and the wellbeing of our communities.
How to ApplyInterested applicants shouldsubmit a County of Yolo online employment application with attached verification of education documents and complete responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the
Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Class Specification / Position Description
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Health Science, Physical Science, Toxicology, Environmental Resource Management, Engineering, Biology, Geology, Hydrology, or closely related field;
AND - Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing regulatory enforcement and compliance functions in the areas of environmental health and safety and/or hazardous materials for a recognized environmental health and safety entity as defined by state law, of which two (2) years must have been in a lead capacity.
- Substitution: A master's degree in Environmental Health, Health Science, Physical Science, Toxicology, Environmental Resource Management, Engineering, Biology, Geology, Hydrology, or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
- Special Requirements:
- Incumbents assigned to the Land Use and Consumer Protection Programs must possess a valid registration certificate as an Environmental Health Specialist from the California Department of Public Health.
- Incumbents assigned to the Hazardous Materials programs must successfully complete 40-hours of Hazardous Waste Operations (40-HR HAZWOPR) training, as referenced by 8 CCR § 5192, within 12 months of employment and the Hazardous Materials Technician level training, as referenced by 19 CCR § 2520, within 18 months of employment.
- License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information must be current, concise, related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
Attachments may be submitted through the following listed methods.
By uploading and attaching to the online application
By fax to (530) 666-8049
By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Please do not send originals. Copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. Yolo County Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S. / specialized mail or County interoffice mail.
Verification of Education: Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official / unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study, and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
- A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit, and grade.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does n
ot provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities (IAU). You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions). Please Note:
Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.- Educational Records Evaluation Service
601 University Ave., Suite 127, Sacramento, CA 95825 • (916) 921-0790 • www.eres.com - Foreign Education Document Service
P.O. Box 151739, San Diego, CA 92175 • (619) 265-5810 • www.documentservice.org - Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc.
P.O. Box 18358, Anaheim, CA 92817 • (714) 237-9272 • www.iescaree.com - Global Services Associates, Inc.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • (310) 828-5709 • www.globaleval.org - International Education Research Foundation Credentials Evaluation Service
P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231 • (310) 258-9451 • www.ierf.org
Supplemental Questions: S
upplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Selection ProcessThe following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, Pending Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, the applicant’s education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.Contact InformationFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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