Environmental Specialist IV

Environmental Specialist IV

Salary

$127,263.60 - $140,313.60 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28958-F

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

7/23/2026, 8/6/2026 (final)

Environmental Specialist IV is the supervisory/advanced practitioner level in the series. Under direction, incumbents have first-line supervisory duties for a team of scientific, professional and technical staff. Duties include arranging, directing, prioritizing, reviewing, and evaluating the unit's processes and final products as well as administering line personnel functions.

Some positions have advanced practitioner responsibilities requiring a professional certification or registration designated by law (and described in Special Requirement) and/or have indirect supervisory responsibilities over the final outputs and products rather than direct supervision of staff or processes. These positions require the consistent application of scientific expertise above the advanced journey level.

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 department's 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
• Principles, practices and techniques of supervision, training, and employer-employee relations
• Principles of public administration, budgeting and cost allocations
• Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Principles and practices of technical problem solving
• Principles and methods of project management
• Specialized, in-depth knowledge of a scientific field closely related to environmental research and compliance

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
• Plan and organize the work of an assigned group of scientific, professional and technical staff
• Establish, monitor and control projects and schedules to meet goals and objectives
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues and customer complaints
• Represent management in responding to and adjusting first level grievances
• Serve as a technical expert in a scientific discipline
• Perform a wide scope of the more complex and difficult studies, reports, and projects related to environmental inspections, compliance, monitoring, regulation, and research
• Recognize problems, develop recommendations and solutions for difficult and complex environmental management problems, and oversee corrections
• Review and interpret impact of legislative changes

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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: 1. Two years of advanced-journey level professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, environmental research, conducting a monitoring or surveillance program, and/or providing lead direction for a multi-disciplinary staff performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist III class in Sacramento County service.

Or: 2. Four years 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: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Note: Employees granted status in the class of Senior Environmental Health Specialist and possessing split off rights as granted by the Civil Service Commission and Board of Supervisors via SRA #90-85, may be appointed to Environmental Specialist IV positions, in accordance with County Personnel Policies and Procedures #C-7, without appearing on the certification list.

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 click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

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.

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 IV require possession of valid certification as a Registered Geologist, 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 Driver's License, Class C or higher, before the date of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver's 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 is six (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. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• 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.

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 governmentjobs.com 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For information regarding County jobs:

www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

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 dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employees job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employees bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employees appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employees responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veterans score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veterans name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veterans preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veterans preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veterans status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as See Resume as a response will not be scored. By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Environmental Specialist IV with the County of Sacramento.

Note: Click here to review the duties and responsibilities of and Environmental Specialist III with the County of Sacramento, and click here to view the duties and responsibilities of an Environmental Specialist II with the County of Sacramento.

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field, AND one (1) year of advanced-journey level professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, environmental research, conducting a monitoring or surveillance program, and/or providing lead direction for a multi-disciplinary staff performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist III class in Sacramento County service.,
• A Bachelor's degree 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 (2) years of advanced-journey level professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, environmental research, conducting a monitoring or surveillance program, and/or providing lead direction for a multi-disciplinary staff performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist III class in Sacramento County service.
• At least 90 semester (135 quarter) units with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, AND more than two (2) but up to three (3) years of advanced-journey level professional experience in environmental regulation, analysis, environmental research, conducting a monitoring or surveillance program, and/or providing lead direction for a multi-disciplinary staff performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist III class in Sacramento County service, to substitute up to one year of education on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field, AND three (3) years 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.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, AND four (4) years 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.
• At least 90 semester (135 quarter) units with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, AND more than four (4) but up to five (5) years 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, to substitute up to one year of education on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
• I do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Specialist IV with the County of Sacramento.

03

Select the one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.

• Master's degree or higher in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, business or public administration or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least 90 semester (135 quarter) units with major in health science, public health, natural science, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
• None of the above.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe valid certifications you currently possess.

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the State of California.
• Registered Dairy Inspector by the State of California.
• Registered Geologist by the State of California.
• None of the above.

05

Describe your education, training, and/or certifications as they relate to the position of Environmental Specialist IV with Sacramento County. If you have earned a degree or completed college level coursework, include your major. Also, include how you maintain your professional development. If you have no relevant education, training, and/or certifications, please write "None".

06

Select the one box that describes your professional experience in in environmental regulation, analysis, environmental research, conducting a monitoring or surveillance program, and/or providing lead direction for a multi-disciplinary staff performing duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist III class in Sacramento County service. Note: To view the duties and responsibilities of an Environmental Specialist III, please click here.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) years or more.

07

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience.

• Coordinating functions and projects with other government agencies concerned with environmental regulation and compliance.
• Developing comprehensive public information programs and services regarding departmental operations and compliance issues.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of records, data, and reports.
• Meeting with business owners and operators to discuss problems and develop solutions to achieve compliance.
• Participate in developing and implementing new policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines.
• Performing field inspections and research to gather, organize, and analyze environmental data.
• Reviewing and approving applications, plans, Environmental Impact Reports and other documents for compliance with environmental/public health laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Reviewing legislation and preparing written analyses and recommendations.
• Serving as a technical expert in a scientific discipline.
• Studying to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of community businesses and activities and other reviews to ensure business and community compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• None of the above.

08

Select all the boxes that best describe areas you have professional experience in environmental regulation, environmental analysis, or environmental research.

• Environmental Service.
• Food Safety.
• Hazardous Materials.
• Public Health.
• Recreational Health.
• Regulatory.
• Wastewater Pretreatment.
• Water Protection.
• Other.
• None of the above.

09

Select all of the boxes for which you have experience working directly with customers, members of the public, the business community and media.

• Working directly with customers/members of the public in a face-to-face setting, video conferencing and/or via phone.
• Deescalating angry/hostile customers/members of the public.
• Communicating, verbally and in writing, scientific and technical terminology into terms understandable to the general public.
• Organizing seminars, conferences, and/or symposiums to share information with the public, environmental interest groups, and the business community.
• Responding to media inquiries and/or to the more sensitive complaints and inquiries.
• None of the above.

10

Select the one box that best describes your experience handling multiple tasks while meeting critical deadlines.

• I regularly perform work based on deadlines and direction established primarily by my supervisor.
• I regularly perform work based on my own deadlines with some direction from my supervisor.
• I regularly work independently establishing my own deadlines and priorities; shifting priorities as needed to meet deadlines.
• None of the above.

11

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of responsibility in the planning, developing and implementing of projects.

• Team member assisting in projects.
• Primary staff person performing a project function.
• Team member of projects with leadership responsibility in one or more project phases.
• Direct responsibility for planning, developing and implementing projects.
• None of the above.

12

Select all the boxes that best describe aspects of a project for which you have experience.

• Defining project/scope.
• Stakeholder management.
• Determining, preparing, tracking Budget.
• Requests for Proposals/Bids.
• Hiring contractors and/or consultants.
• Developing project plan.
• Risk analysis.
• Communication plan.
• Permit acquisitions.
• Initiating project plan, e.g. scheduling, timing.
• Monitoring work of contractors and/or consultants.
• Coordinating with other regulatory agencies.
• Resolving problems.
• Tracking Schedule.
• Following up and verifying timely and satisfactory completion.
• Other.
• None of the above.

13

Select the one box that best describes your experience performing the more complex field and office work, investigations, specialized enforcement and inspections, studies, and reviews to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) years or more.

14

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience with environmental inspections.

• Routine inspections following standard procedures.
• Assist in more complex inspections with higher level environmental staff.
• Independently perform more complex inspections.
• Lead more complex inspections involving other environmental staff.
• None of the above.

15

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience with environmental regulation.

• Interpreting/understanding basic regulations to determine compliance.
• Interpreting/understanding more complex regulations to determine compliance.
• Researching and interpreting new regulations.
• Participating in regulation revision.
• None of the above.

16

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience with environmental or related enforcement.

• Knowledge of enforcement processes.
• Assisting in enforcement activities.
• Independently performing routine enforcement activities.
• Independently performing escalated enforcement activities.
• Leading enforcement activities.
• Developing enforcement processes.
• Coordinating enforcement activities with other agencies.
• None of the above.

17

Select the one box that best describes your experience with program development.

• Developed complex programs including policies and procedures, and a fee structure in an environmental science field.
• Developed programs including policies and procedures outside of an environmental science field.
• Developed a small program within an environmental science field.
• Participated in developing a portion or section of a program.
• None of the above.

18

Select the one box that best describes your lead worker experience in either an official or unofficial capacity.

Examples of lead worker duties: Assigns work activities and projects, ensures work is done accurately and in a timely manner, ensures staff receives appropriate training, serves as a resource specialist, etc.

• None.
• Some experience but less than one (1) year providing lead worker guidance to staff.
• Some experience but less than one (1) year providing lead worker guidance to environmental services staff.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years providing lead worker guidance to staff.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years providing lead worker guidance to environmental services staff.
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years providing lead worker guidance to staff.
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years providing lead worker guidance to environmental services staff.
• Three (3) or more years providing lead worker guidance to staff.
• Three (3) or more years providing lead worker guidance to environmental services staff.

19

Select the one box that best describes your paid experience supervising staff. This is separate from lead worker experience you may have.

• None.
• Some experience but less than one (1) year supervising staff.
• Some experience but less than one (1) year supervising environmental services staff.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years supervising staff.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years supervising environmental services staff.
• Two (2) years or more supervising staff.
• Two (2) years or more supervising environmental services staff.

20

Select all the boxes that best describe lead worker and supervisory duties you have experience performing.

• Lead routine work projects.
• Assign work activities.
• Monitor work flow.
• Ensure work is performed accurately and that timelines are met.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and related regulations.
• Serve as a resource specialist.
• Resolve work problems.
• Training.
• Mentoring.
• Team building.
• Plan, organize, and review work of scientific, professional and technical staff.
• Assists in the development of procedures.
• Interview and hire subordinates.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations.
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues.
• Resolve informal grievances.
• Other.
• None of the above.

21

Describe in detail your paid professional experience as it pertains to the position of Environmental Specialist IV with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:

• Your job title(s)
• Your employer (you may include more than one employer)
• The department/unit
• Dates of employment
• Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed

If you have no relevant experience, please write "None".

22

Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read, write, and translate in a language other than English. Select all the boxes for which you can fluently speak, read, and write.

• American Sign Language.
• Arabic.
• Armenian.
• Cambodian.
• Burmese.
• Chinese.
• Farsi.
• Hmong.
• Japanese.
• Korean.
• Lao.
• Mien.
• Punjabi.
• Russian.
• Spanish.
• Tagalog.
• Ukrainian.
• Vietnamese.
• None of the above.

23

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

24

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

25

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

26

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None"

Required Question

Employer County of Sacramento

Address 700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593

Website http://www.saccountyjobs.net