A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.
Environmental Health Specialist Markleeville, CA | Alpine County Health and Human Services Full-time, benefited position Salary Range 48
B:
$36.49 - $44.36/hour
Final Filing Date:
Friday, July 24, 2026 Under direction, performs a variety of routine to complex professional duties related to the inspection, enforcement, and oversight of County environmental health programs including but not limited to consumer protection, drinking water sanitation, solid waste disposal, wastewater disposal, land use, and hazardous materials; interprets and enforces federal, state, and local statutes as they pertain to environmental management programs; promotes public health through inspection, permitting and enforcement; provides education, technical consultations, and assistance to County staff, outside agencies, and the public; assists with planning and implementing new or specialized programs and obtaining grant funding; and performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, public health, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the inspection and enforcement of public health, environmental laws, and hazardous materials laws.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment. Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
100% FTE in a five-step salary system with advancement upon satisfactory completion of a 12-month probationary period and annual increases thereafter.
Health Insurance:
County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent on family status.
Vacation:
Accrued at the rate of 6.67 hours per month, or 10 vacation days per year.
Sick Leave:
Earned at the rate of 8 hours per month.
Holidays:
15 paid holidays per year.
Retirement:
Participation in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 2% at 62 plan for
New Members Deferred Compensation:
the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program. Housing Assistance through Golden State Finance Authority- View Information Brochures or visit their Website for more information. Alpine County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace. Environmental Health Specialist Job Description Eligible applicants are required to complete an Alpine County application form. Resumes may not be substituted for the official county application but may be attached to a completed application. A County application can be completed online on the County website at www.alpinecountyca.gov/jobs. Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview after review of the applications. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background and reference check, satisfactory driving record.
