Salary : $97,506.24 - $118,580.80 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-Q1O-A
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 14

Description
Under general supervision, to assist in the development, coordination, design and implementation of Countywide environmental, health and safety programs and training. To assist in investigations and audits Countywide for environmental health and safety compliance.
This Associate Environmental Health and Safety Analyst - Unclassified opportunity is a temporary position expected to expire January 2028. This position will focus on the environmental compliance program for Santa Clara County Parks, ensuring compliance with applicable Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, limits for contaminants in stormwater runoff, and ongoing remediation efforts at legacy pollution sites. Additional work may include environmental assessment, monitoring, and remediation feasibility project analysis. Other environmental protection program elements include hazardous materials storage, hazardous waste programs, closed landfills, aboveground fuel tanks, and underground fuel tanks.
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Assists in the design, development, coordination, and delivery of Countywide environmental, health and safety training;

• Provides support to agency/departmental Safety Coordinators;

• Assists in hazard investigations, research on Environmental Health-and Safety regulations, noise monitoring and air sampling;

• Provides support to agency/departmental Safety Coordinators and Environmental Compliance Specialist;

• Assists in the conduct of safety audits, inspections, and environmental compliance training;

• Assists in providing technical support to agencies/departments without designated Environmental Compliance Specialists;

• Assists in the preparation of environmental plans and environmental permits;

• May perform air sampling, analysis, data interpretation and report writing; noise monitoring and air sampling;

• May assist facility manager in performing routine tasks related to environmental and safety compliance;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science or other related field. Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis;
AND
Two (2) years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

Knowledge of:

• Basic instructional design, development, and training techniques;

• Local, federal and State of California laws and regulations regarding Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety;

• Applicable features of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act;

• Methods of safety audit, inspections, and reporting;

• Environmental permitting;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Assist in design, development, coordination, and implementation of environmental and safety training programs;
  
• Assist in the development and performance of audits and inspections;
  
• Assist in the conduct of investigations, analyze data, and recommend corrective action;
  
• Work effectively with all levels of management, union representatives, employees, and regulatory agency personnel;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

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 Benefits
The 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 Account
The 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&D
The 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 Wellness
The 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 Reimbursement
A 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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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?)

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

03

Indicate the major field of study for any advanced degree indicated in the previous question.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
• Other related field
• None of the above

04

If you answered "Other related field" to question #3, indicate the major field of study below. If you answered "none of the above" please type "N/A".
05

How many years of experience do you have in the environmental health and safety field?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to less than three years of experience
• Three to less than four years of experience
• Four to less than five years of experience
• Five to less than six years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

06

Describe your work experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field. If none, type "N/A".Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format:
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) performed
07

How many years of work experience do you have performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management duties? Relevant experience includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing.

• 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 or more years

08

Describe your experience performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management duties, which includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing. If none, type "N/A". Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format:
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) performed
09

Describe your experience performing compliance reviews, safety audits, and/or environmental health inspections. Be detailed and specific and indicate your employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
10

Describe your your understanding and provide examples of your experience with environmental permitting. Be detailed and specific and indicate your employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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How did you find out/hear about this job?

• In Person Job Fair
• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Email Newsletter
• Virtual Event
• Community Event
• Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Student Career Center
• Handshake
• Professional Association
• Contacted by an External Staffing Firm
• Hospital Website
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Employee Referral: Friends, Families and Coworkers
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• Other (Specify in the next question)

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How did you find out about this job? If "Other" is selected: Please describe how you heard about this job.
Required Question