The Napa Valley

NapaCounty is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

The Position

The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) department partners with the community to promote the health and safety and sustainability of Napa County by providing a range of development services while balancing agricultural, environmental, and economic vitality. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services.

Learn more about PBES HERE.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Division is responsible for implementation of State and local programs with the goal of protecting public health, including permitting and inspections of retail food facilities, public pools, employee housing camps, mobile home parks, small water systems, on-site wastewater systems, wells, groundwater permits, facilities that possess and store hazardous materials, underground or above ground storage tanks. Environmental Health staff also provide emergency response support and oversight of cleanup of sewage and hazardous materials releases. Staff work under the authority of the County Public Health Officer to respond to health emergencies.

About the Position

The Environmental Health Specialist I/II conducts inspections, investigations, evaluations, reviews plans and reports, prepares written reports and records, processes permits, ensures compliance with laws and regulations governing environmental health, and provides consultation and informational services to the public. The Consumer Protection Team helps to protect the health of Napa County residents and visitors by working with retail food facilities, small water systems, public swimming pools, labor camps, and mobile home park operators to ensure facilities are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate for the Consumer Protection Team will have:

A high degree of integrity and ethics with a focus on delivering excellent customer service,
The ability to write and communicate effectively with members of the regulated community.
The ability to research topics independently and apply critical thinking skills.
The skill to navigate complex laws/regulations in addition to the technical expertise required for this position.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time and one (1) part-time positions, which may be filled at the Environmental Health Specialist I or Environmental Health Specialist II level depending on qualifications, in the Planning, Building & Environmental Services, Environmental Health Division, Consumer Protection Team. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):

3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

Position Requirements

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Environmental Health Specialist I ($38.94 - $46.39/hour)

Experience: No related experience is required.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.
Possession of a current evaluation letter from the California, Department of Public Health stating applicant is certifiable as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee under the provisions of Section 106660 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Environmental Health Specialist II ($45.83 - $54.71/hour)

Experience:One year of responsible experience in the field of environmental health and safety regulation and enforcement.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.

License or Certificate*:

Environmental Health Specialist I

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Environmental Health Specialist II

Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline, 5:00 pm PST	September 13, 2024
Application Screening	The week of September 16, 2024.
Supplemental Question Scoring	Week of September 16, 2024. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview	Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 30, 2024 The most qualified candidates from the Oral Panel Interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties for Environmental Health Specialist I HERE and Environmental Health Specialist II HERE.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Environmental Health Specialist I/II - Consumer Protection