Environmental Health Specialist III

Salary : $83,324.80 - $101,712.00 Annually
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Environmental Health
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Please be sure to apply for all levels of positions which you feel you may be qualified for.
Environmental Health Specialist I , Environmental Health Specialist II , Environmental Health Specialist IV

The ideal Environmental Health Specialist is well-rounded, possessing strong customer service and technical skills, in addition to experience managing special projects, analyzing current procedural processes, and implementing improvements.

The ideal candidate will have three years' experience as an Environmental Health Specialist, including at least two years in a class comparable to Environmental Health Specialist II with the County of Nevada, and one year of specialized experience in consumer protection, land use or hazardous material control. A master's degree in public health or a Biological, Physical or Chemical Science may be substituted for one year of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II.

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We offer you an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the through the Department of Education.

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Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Which best describes your experience as an Environmental Health Specialist in a class comparable to Environmental Health Specialist III with the County of Nevada?

• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four or more years

03

Which best describes your experience as an Environmental Health Specialist with specialized experience in consumer protection, land use or hazardous material control?

• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years.
• Three years to less than four years.
• Four or more years
• 5 or more years

04

Which best describes your experience as a Environmental Health Specialist with specialized experience in consumer protection, land use or hazardous material control?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

05

A Master's Degree in Public Health or a Biological, Physical or Chemical Science may be substituted for one year of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist II. Should you exchange education for one year of experience, please attach your degree.

• Yes, I will use my Masters degree to substitute one year of experience. I will attach my degree.
• No, I will not apply my Masters degree to substitute experience.

06

The Environmental Health Specialist III is the advanced-journey level in the class series fully qualified to independently perform the more difficult, complex and sensitive inspections and investigations. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgement in conducting environmental health or hazardous materials inspection and enforcement activities. Duties include but not limited to preparing and presenting cases for hearings; appearing in court and giving testimony and evidence in cases involving environmental health and hazardous materials violations. In addition, collects samples of soil, liquid to evaluate the presence of hazardous contaminants and interpret their results; participates in infectious disease control and/or hazardous materials investigations. Please let us know what your skills may be in the tasks described

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing these tasks.
• I have had education or training in how to perform these tasks but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed these tasks on the job. My work on these tasks was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed these tasks as a regular part of a job. I have performed them independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing these tasks. I have supervised performance of these tasks or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing these tasks because of my expertise.

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