Environmental Specialist III
Environmental Specialist III
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The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:6/26/2025 7/10/2025 (Final)
The Environmental Specialist III is the advanced journey and/or lead applying scientific theory and methods to identify research and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance public health environmental health and pollution prevention.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles of environmental compliance assurance
- Principles of environmental sciences
- Mathematical compilation and analysis
- Principles of chemistry and chemical reactions
- Effects of waste material on water quality and land quality and the interactions of waste with the environment
- Environmental practices with special reference to their general effect on public health and the quality of the environment
- Laws codes regulations and policies affecting the departments operations and programs
- Applicable tools equipment and materials
- Principles and procedures of interviewing and fact-finding
- Principles practices and techniques of customer service
- Statistical methods and analysis
- Team dynamics and team building
- Principles and practices of leadership mentoring and conflict resolution
Ability to- Read English at a level necessary to examine interpret and apply scientific legal technical and complex guidelines documents records and reports
- Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively
- Write English at a level necessary to produce concise accurate and impartial reports narratives summaries and recommendations
- Communicate verbally and in writing scientific and technical terminology into terms understandable to the general public
- Locate research interpret and apply environmental laws and regulations
- Work independently within established guidelines prioritize and coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
- Perform work assignments related to environmental inspections compliance monitoring regulation and research
- Work cooperatively with others; build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility confusion or concerns expressed by others
- Collect process evaluate and summarize scientific and technical data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
- Develop prepare and present studies and reports to governmental boards civic organizations and other groups
- Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public local business community and other government agencies
- Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
- Use appropriate interpersonal style and approach to ensure team cohesiveness and cooperation
- Perform complex work regarding environmental inspections compliance monitoring regulation and research
- Lead complex or sensitive work projects
- Provide work direction and instruction to scientific technical and professional staff; review work for pertinence accuracy and completeness
- Analyze complex environmental compliance problems make statistical inferences from complex data and develop recommendations or solutions
- Represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public local business community other government agencies and media
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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 -Two years of professional experience in environmental regulation analysis or environmental research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service.
Or: 2.Possession of a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in health science public health natural science physical science environmental science or a related field.- and -One year of professional experience in environmental inspections enforcement regulation analysis and/or research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service.
Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by full-time or equivalent part-time experience similar to that described on the basis of 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
Note:Applicants interested in Environmental Health positions are required to provide documentation of the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).
Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhereor speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections take water and other environmental samples and inspect equipment; climb fences stairs and ladders; walk rough terrain and muddy fields; work in an underground environment; climb in and out of swimming pools under construction; wear protective clothing; normal hearing; normal verbal communication ability; visually distinguish between colors; calibrate and use technical and monitoring instruments; read gauges and meters; and see in dimly lit areas.
Special Requirements
Work Schedule and Conditions: Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions emergency situations and perform duties outside of normal working hours as necessary.
Professional Certification/Registration Requirements: Failure to maintain required certification/registration constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Some positions allocated to Environmental Specialist (Level II) and higher levels require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California. (Registration as a REHS is not required for appointment to Level I positions.)
Some positions allocated to Environmental Specialist (Level II) and higher levels require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Dairy Inspector issued by the State of California.
Some positions allocated to Environmental Specialist (Level II) and higher levels may require possession of valid certifications as deemed necessary by legislative mandate or appropriate regulatory authority in the State of California.
General License Requirements: All classes in this series require possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher before the date of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid California Drivers License constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Special Skills: Some positions in the series may require the ability to speak read and/or write a language in addition to English or working knowledge of a specific culture such as Black Culture Mexican/Spanish Culture or Asian Culture.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification issix (6)months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhereto apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or CA Relay 711.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
