ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III

Environmental Health Specialist IIIAn Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free WorkplaceThe County of Monterey Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau is seeking individuals to join a dynamic team of professionals to fill two (2) full-time positions of Environmental Health Specialist III.The Environmental Health Specialists III positions will support the joint initiative with the County of Monterey District Attorney Department to address unpermitted Environmental Health activities and other complex compliance issues. Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate must demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing work schedules, including evenings and weekends as needed.The primary responsibilities of this position include enforcing regulations related to unpermitted food vending, auto body and paint operations, conducting complex Environmental Health complaint investigations, participating in food and water-borne illness investigations, and leading or supporting environmental health emergency and disaster response efforts.In addition, this role will promote compliance and protect public safety by engaging directly with vendors and community members, providing educational resources, and increasing awareness of food safety regulations and permitting requirements.As of September 8th, 2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.Priority Screening Date: May 3, 2026 Exam #: #26/30J31/04MCThe County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Michelle Cazola, Human Resources Analyst I, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.