Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)/II/III

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Elevate your career by joining the Colusa County Environmental Health Division as an Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)/II/III , where work and life seamlessly intertwine to create a remarkable professional experience. Immerse yourself in a warm and close-knit community that values your role in enhancing the well-being of the community. Feel free to explore the job description to determine if we are a good match for you EHS I/II and EHS III .
This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to submit an application as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time following application review on May 7, 2026.

This position may be filled at any level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicants. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings, eliminating the need to repost.

What's this Job All About?
In this role, under general supervision, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Responsibilities include regulating designated activities, conducting Environmental Health inspections of varies programs (Food, Water Well, Septic System, Hazardous Materials, Recreational Health). The position requires effective enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and legal codes to guarantee the well-being of the community and the environment. Tasks are executed in both indoor office settings and outdoor environments. Proficiency in clear verbal communication, including the ability to converse effectively on the telephone, and in face-to-face interactions, is essential.

Culture is at Our Core


At the Colusa County Environmental Health Division, we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of our community by ensuring a healthy and safety environment. Our team is composed of seasoned professionals with a passion for safeguarding the safety and health of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

How do we make a difference?
Our team is like the unsung heroes of our community, but with a fun twist! Picture us as the “Guardians of Good Health.” We’re on a mission to keep our community healthy, happy and safe from sneaky germs and lurking health hazards. We might not wear capes, but we’re here to save the day- one health inspection at a time.

Do our values speak to you?

• Deliver excellent Customer Service to Others & Our Community
• Embrace and Drive Change
• Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
• Pursue Growth and Learning
• Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
• Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
• Be Passionate and Determined
• Be Humble and Kind

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE HAVE A SPOT JUST FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)

Receives general supervision from the Director of Environmental Health and through the Environmental Health Specialist II and III.

Environmental Health Specialist II

Receives direction from the Director of Environmental Health with assistance as needed from the Environmental Health Specialist III.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over office support staff. Assists in the training and supervision of the Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee).

Environmental Health Specialist III

Receives general supervision from the Environmental Health Director.

Qualifications

Experience and Training Guidelines -- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee)

Experience: No experience is required.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry or a related field.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a letter from the State Department of Health Services certifying the individual as a trainee per Section 106615 (d) of the California Health & Safety Code.

Possession or ability to obtain a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate at the completion of the one-year probationary period of an EHS I (Trainee) as a requirement for promotion to an Environmental Health Specialist II. Failure to possess a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate within three years of appointment will be cause for termination.

Environmental Health Specialist II ( In addition to the qualifications for Environmental Health Specialist I) :

Experience: Equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year as an Environmental Health Specialist I (Trainee) in a California county environmental health program.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate.

Environmental Health Specialist III (i n addition to the qualifications for Environmental Health Specialist II) :

Experience: Four years increasingly responsible experience in the environmental health field.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Environmental Health Specialist I: $4,276 - $7,013 monthly
Environmental Health Specialist II: $4,722 - $7,742 monthly
Environmental Health Specialist III: $5,477 - $8,981 monthly
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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