Salary : $154,924.64 - $188,314.88 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-V11-A
Department: Department of Environmental Health
Division: DEH - Consumer Protection Division
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 92
Description Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct, and administer specialized Environmental Health Program activities on a county wide basis.
This position will be part of the Department of Environmental Health - Consumer Protection Division. Typical Tasks - Plans, organizes and directs the administration of various environmental health programs within the Environmental Health Division in order to meet established objectives;
- Determines program objectives and participates with the Division Director in establishing program goals and priorities;
- Studies statutory requirements and modifies program components to ensure that they meet standards and legislative mandates established by Federal, State and local regulations;
- Analyzes the impact of legislative changes in area of specialty;
- Serves as the County's consultant in the area of specialty by attending and participating in task forces, commissions, committees;
- Maintains liaison with Federal, State, and local offices;
- Supervises and evaluates Environmental Health personnel, establishing standards of performance and providing technical guidance and training;
- Interprets applicable regulations and proposes methods for compliance;
- Determines program funding needs and strategies for obtaining funding either within the budget process or by obtaining outside funding;
- Writes grant proposals and prepares contracts; implements, monitors and evaluates compliance with terms of contracts;
- Conducts special studies, investigations and inspections in assigned program area;
- Prepares reports and correspondences;
- Performs related work as required.
Employment Standards Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with coursework pursuant to California's Health and Safety Code requirements for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification.
AND
At least four (4) years of recent work experience equivalent to or greater than an Environmental Health Specialist in Santa Clara County; plus at least one (1) year of recent work experience equivalent to the Supervising Environmental Health Specialist in Santa Clara County. A Master' Degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory related work experience.
Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code.
Possession of a valid California driver's license upon appointment.
Knowledge of: - Environmental health provisions of the California Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations, California State Public Resources Codes, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA processes), and provisions of the California Penal Code relating to public nuisances;
- The principles and practices of environmental health and safety and sanitary sciences;
- The techniques used in conducting environmental and epidemiological investigations;
- Management and supervision of personnel and budgetary resources;
- Principles of effective public relations;
- Methods, techniques and practices used in the determination and elimination of health hazards;
- Legislative processes as related to environmental health issues;
- Methodologies and techniques for conducting scientific evaluations;
- The methods and procedures used in inspecting and correcting unsanitary conditions;
- Common office software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to: - Plan, direct, and coordinate environmental health programs;
- Manage and supervise personnel and budgetary resources;
- Deal tactfully and effectively with members of policy boards, commissions, elected and appointed public officials and the general public;
- Understand, interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State, and local legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to the administration of environmental programs and policies;
- Gather and present data effectively;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Operate computer systems and data bases.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays.
Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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(REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is
REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of
"see resume" or
"see application" will deem your
application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? 02
Candidates for this position must possess a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health for the duration of employment in this classification.Do you currently possess this certification and is it attached to your application?
Your application will not be accepted for the recruitment if this certification is not attached. 03
Please provide your Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Certification Number and Expiration Date.
If you do not possess a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Certification, please type in "N/A". 04
How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess performing the work equivalent to that of an Environmental Health Specialist with the County of Santa Clara?
- No Experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
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- Ten or more years
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Please describe your work experience equivalent to that of an Environmental Health Specialist with the County of Santa Clara.
Include your job title, employer name, dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. If you do not have experience, indicate N/A. 06
How many years of full-time experience do you have performing work equivalent to that of a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist with the County of Santa Clara?
- No Experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
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- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten or more years
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Please describe your work experience equivalent to that of a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist with the County of Santa Clara including your experience supervising staff.
Indicate the scope of your supervisory responsibilities (for example, hiring, counseling, assigning work, etc.) and number and level of staff supervised. Include job title, employer name, dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of duties performed. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A. 08
Do you possess experience in providing information to a governing body such as city council or board of supervisors and/or the media?
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Please describe your experience in providing information to a governing body such as city council or board of supervisors and/or the media.
Provide the topic, the type of presentation, and the audience (school, corporate, board members, etc.). Include job title, employer name, dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of duties performed. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A. 10
Do you possess experience conducting inspections and providing education and outreach to the public in the enforcement of Environmental Health regulations, laws, codes and standards, including experience with policies and procedures aimed at the presentation, mitigation and abatement of safety and environmental health hazards?
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Do you possess experience managing Environmental Health Programs (developing, implementing and assessing goals)?
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Please describe your experience managing Environmental Health programs (developing, implementing and assessing goals).
Include employer name, dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, the specific program(s), size of budget(s) and functional areas of responsibility, and a detailed description of duties performed. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A. 13
How did you find out about this job?
- Contacted by County Recruiter
- Virtual Job Fair
- In Person Job Fair
- In-Person Networking Professional Event
- Virtual Networking Event
- Community Event
- Glassdoor
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- Professional Association
- Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
- Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
- Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
- Handshake
- Student Career Center
- County Text Message
- County Career Newsletter
- Other (Specify in the next question)
- County Employee Referral
- County of Santa Clara Career Website
- County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
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