Environmental Specialist I/II

Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Specialist I/II position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

3/28/25, 4/14/25

Environmental Specialists apply scientific theory and methods to identify, research, and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health, and pollution prevention for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer).

Environmental Specialist is a single class with two levels. The level at which initial appointments are made and when advancements occur are at the discretion of the appointing authority. Incumbents may advance from Environmental Specialist I to Environmental Specialist II, if they have met the minimum and special qualifications, and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.

*Note: After the filing cut-off, applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications and added to the eligible list.  This list may be used for future vacancies.  The current vacancy and recruitment is for an Environmental Specialist II in the Policy & Planning/Wastewater Source Control Section.*

Minimum Qualifications:

Environmental Specialist I

Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field

Or: 2. Written proof of acceptance of education required by the State of California Environmental Health Services.  Incumbents assigned to positions requiring State Certification must achieve certification/registration within the period.

Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience like that described on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.

Environmental Specialist II

Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.

AND

One year of professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, or environmental research performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist I class in Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer).

Or:2. Possession of valid certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by State of California.

Or:3. Possession of valid certification as Registered Dairy Inspector by State of California.

Or:4. Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.

Note: Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide the acceptance letter mentioned above. Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide documentation of the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:  

Environmental Specialist I/II

If you have question about this recruitment, please contact Recuitment@Sacsewer.com

Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer