What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist I/II (Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment) position at County of Napa, CA?
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) department partners with the community to promote the health and safety and sustainability of Napa County by providing a range of development services while balancing agricultural, environmental, and economic vitality. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services.
Learn more about PBES HERE.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division is responsible for implementation of State and local programs with the goal of protecting public health, including permitting and inspections of retail food facilities, public pools, employee housing camps, mobile home parks, small water systems, on-site wastewater systems, wells, groundwater permits, facilities that possess and store hazardous materials, underground or above ground storage tanks. Environmental Health staff also provide emergency response support and oversight of cleanup of sewage and hazardous materials releases. Staff work under the authority of the County Public Health Officer to respond to health emergencies.
About the Position
The Environmental Health Specialist I/II conducts inspections, investigations, evaluations, reviews plans and reports, prepares written reports and records, processes permits, ensures compliance with laws and regulations governing environmental health, and provides consultation and informational services to the public.
The Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Team is responsible for regulating wastewater treatment and disposal systems in the unincorporated area of Napa County and parcels not served by public sewer located within city limits. The Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment subdivision reviews and issues permits for water well construction, soil borings, monitoring wells and geothermal wells.
The Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment is also responsible for permitting and inspecting alternative sewage treatment systems, liquid wastewater haulers, winery wastewater ponds and holding tanks. Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment staff review use permit applications, building permit plans and applications, and lot line adjustments for compliance with requirements found in Napa County Code.
The ideal candidate for the Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Team will have:- A high degree of integrity and ethics with a focus on delivering excellent customer service,
- The ability to write and communicate effectively with members of the regulated community.
- The ability to research topics independently and apply critical thinking skills.
- The skill to navigate complex laws/regulations in addition to the technical expertise required for this position.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time position, which may be filled at the Environmental Health Specialist I or Environmental Health Specialist II level depending on qualifications. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
- 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Environmental Health Specialist I ($38.94 - $46.39/hour)
Experience: No related experience is required.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.
License and Certificate: *
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
- Possession of a current evaluation letter from the California, Department of Public Health stating applicant is certifiable as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee under the provisions of Section 106660 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Environmental Health Specialist II ($45.83 - $54.71/hour)
Experience: One year of responsible experience in the field of environmental health and safety regulation and enforcement.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences.
License and Certificate: *
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
- Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.
- Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Deadline, 5:00 pm PST
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Application Screening
The week of February 10, 2025.
Supplemental Question Scoring
Completed by February 18, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview
Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025. The most qualified candidates from the Oral Panel Interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties for Environmental Health Specialist I HERE and Environmental Health Specialist II HERE.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary-Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary-Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Salary : $39 - $46
