Salary: $35.28 - $45.27 Hourly
Location : Eureka, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00076
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: 406 - Environmental Health
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DEFINITIONSupervising Environmental Health SpecialistDepartment of Health and Human ServicesJob Highlights:This position has supervisory responsibility for the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Authority and the Land Use Program. Customers and regulated entities include private homeowners, developers, contractors, and government agencies.
Typical duties include:
- Oversee day to day work, provide technical guidance, assign and review field activities, and ensure consistent application of environmental health laws.
- Provide direction to staff on the implementation of complex laws and ordinances related to water wells, onsite wastewater systems, solid waste, water quality, and other environmental health programs.
- Evaluate program performance and permitting processes, and enforcement actions. Monitor program performance, ensure timely responses to public health concerns, and maintain accurate records.
- Respond to high risk or sensitive public health situations, perform advanced technical evaluations, and develop corrective action plans.
- Represent the division in interagency meetings, provide technical assistance, respond to public inquiries, and support collaborative public health initiatives.
Work Location:100 H Street,
Eureka, CA 95501
Work Hours:Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm during probation; alternative schedules as appropriate to meet program demands.
DEFINITIONUnder direction, plans, organizes and directs the County's environmental health and related programs; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis single position class supervises a staff of environmental health specialists and vector control personnel in the conduct of field inspections and investigations and the enforcement of sanitary regulations. This class is distinguished from the Director of Environmental Health in that the latter has overall management responsibility for planning, developing and administering all County environmental health programs and activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Environmental Health division.
- Participates in the preparation and administration of the division's budget.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, evaluates, and directs the work of assigned staff; provides technical and administrative supervision for employees in professional training.
- Participates in the selection of personnel and conducts orientation and in-service training programs.
- Confers with and provides professional assistance to County departments on environmental health and related matter.
- Directs complex special studies, surveys, inspections, investigations and analytic studies; reviews findings and makes recommendations to appropriate County management.
- Reviews staff reports and makes field visits to ensure enforcement of sanitary codes and regulations.
- Consults with professional and technical staff to resolve field problems; conducts the more complex and difficult inspections.
- Evaluates and determines appropriate action in cases of persistent sanitation violations and prepares cases for prosecution.
- Represents the County in contacts and meetings with other agencies and organizations.
- Prepares technical reports pertaining to County environment health matters.
- Maintains current knowledge of technology and technical advancements in the field of health, sanitation or a related biological field.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, including selection, training, evaluation and discipline.
- Principles and practices of budgetary control and administration.
- Principles of chemistry, zoology, hazardous materials management, occupational health, toxicology waste management, industrial hygiene and environmental engineering.
- Principles and practices of rodent and vector control, including equipment and materials utilized.
- Principles and practices of sanitary food production, processing and handling.
- Local, state and federal environmental health and safety regulations and requirements.
Skill in:- Planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing, evaluating and directing the work of assigned staff.
- Training staff in work procedures.
- Evaluating rodent and vector problems and recommending corrective action.
- Evaluating and determining substance composition through testing and analysis.
- Educating the public to the need for maintaining sanitary and non-hazardous conditions.
- Explaining and interpreting a variety of rules, regulations and laws.
- Reading and interpreting property and other plans and blueprints.
- Preparing clear, concise and complete technical reports and other correspondence.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Other Requirements:- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California.
Desirable Education and Experience:- A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
- Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with major coursework in environmental health, sanitation or a related biological field and two years of certificated experience as an Environmental Health Specialist in a public health agency.
- Some lead or supervisory experience is desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLYA complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County's automated application system at
Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.
It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.
Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.
SELECTION PROCEDUREThe County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable.
Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow long does it take to fill out the application?
- You should allow 30 - 45 minutes to fill out your application.
Can I change my application after submitting it?
- No. Once an application has been submitted, it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.
How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application?
- You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your governmentjobs.com account at the time of notification. To ensure you don't miss any critical information, we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process. You can also log into your governmentjobs.com account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your application's progress, please contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division at 707-476-2349 or personnel@co.humboldt.ca.us.
Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam?
- Yes, you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.
