Temporary Environmental Health Technician I - Solid Waste

Temporary Environmental Health Technician I - Solid Waste

Salary

$58,313.86 - $75,811.41 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-98572-01

Department

Environmental Health

Division

District Environmental Service

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Environmental Health Technician I to support the Franchise Agreement Oversight Program in Riverside County. The department is looking for an individual with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills who is committed to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The selected candidate will conduct inspections and investigations related to environmental health concerns, respond to public complaints regarding solid waste, prepare and maintain inspection reports, notices of violation, citations, and other regulatory documentation, educate the public on environmental health practices, and support the enforcement of environmental health codes and franchise agreement contracts throughout Riverside County.

Competitive candidates for this solid waste position will have an Associate of Science degree or a Bachelor of Science degree; Knowledge of the Importance of solid waste collections and disposal and recycling practices on public health and sustainability; general sanitation and environmental health principles and practices. The ability to learn and interpret, and apply solid waste rules, regulations and ordinances; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain program reports and records and maps; follow written and verbal instructions; practice safe working practices and procedures

Meet the Team:

The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts inspections and investigations to identify the presence of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors and selects the appropriate control measures.
• Prepares, compiles, and maintains vector breeding inventory maps and records; meets with property owners, environmental and community groups to prevent and control vectors; responds to citizen complaints and requests for vector control services.
• Writes notices of violation issues citations and completes investigation and inspection reports; operates and maintains a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Enforces environmental health codes and regulations pertaining to vector control; may assist in the inspection and enforcement of all Environmental Health Programs
• Responds to complaints from the public regarding solid waste and sewage.
• Consolidates hazardous materials for shipping, recycling and/or storage relating to household hazardous materials activities; performs sampling and sampling documentation regarding special investigations or at licensed facilities.
• May provide information and assistance to the public regarding environmental health or hazardous materials programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Completion of 12 semester/16 quarter units of college level coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental health or hazardous materials.

OR

Experience

One year of experience conducting vector control, pest control, environmental health or hazardous materials inspections, investigations, or activities.

Competitive candidates for this Vector Control Program position will have vector control district or pest control experience.

Other Requirements

Valid California Driver License: Class C

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform all essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Please, view the APPLICATION INFORMATION section below for more information about reasonable accommodations.

Independent body mobility to stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on wet or uneven ground; upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves; manual dexterity to hand-write and use personal computers; corrected vision to read standard text, labels, monitoring equipment display screens, and computer screens.; strength to move 55 gallon drums of materials (with drum dolly); strength to lift and carry tools, personal protection and test equipment; physical capability to wear personal protective equipment including cartridge respirator; during mosquito season, will lift and carry a backpack filled with product (25 lbs backpack weight without product).

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office and all types of field environments; be exposed to inclement weather conditions; come in contact with materials/waste including odors and fumes from various pesticides; ability to tolerate very hot and cold temperatures, walk or stand for extended periods of time with no rest, walk over rough terrain, work at heights higher than 10 feet, and bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; ability to use stomach and lower back to support the body when lifting.

Knowledge Of

Importance of vector control on public health; insect breeding habits and control; basic biology and life cycles of common vectors; vector prevention and control methods; operation of vector control tools and equipment; pesticide laws and regulations related to the control of vectors and insects; general sanitation, and environmental health principles and practices.

Ability To

Learn and interpret, and apply environmental health, and hazardous waste rules, regulations, and ordinances; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment; mix chemicals and prepare traps according to established specifications and standards; maintain program field notes, records, and maps; identify and safely handle common household hazardous materials; compile and maintain basic statistical data; follow written and verbal instructions; practice safe working practices and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The closing date and timefor this position

Thursday 8/12/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Joseph Miller at 951-955-3769 or josephmiller@rivco.org. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

I understand that this position will require driving to various facilities throughout the County of Riverside on a regular basis. (A County vehicle will be provided.)

• Yes
• No

02

I understand this position will periodically require driving to various facilities throughout the County of Riverside, during early mornings or late evenings, in order to perform solid waste activities.

• No
• Yes

03

I understand this position requires working around smells, mosquitoes, rodents, and other insects while performing solid waste activities

• No
• Yes

04

I understand this position will require working in inclement weather, such as wind, rain and extreme temperatures while performing solid waste activities.

• No
• Yes

05

Have you completed 12 semester/16 quarter units of college level coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, environmental health or hazardous materials?

• No
• Yes

06

How many years of job-related experience do you have with vector control?

• No Experience
• Less than one year.
• One year, but less than two years.
• Two years, but less than three years.
• Three years, but less than four years.
• Four years, but less than five years.
• Five years or more.

07

How many years of job-related experience do you have with pest control?

• No Experience
• Less than one year.
• One year, but less than two years.
• Two years, but less than three years.
• Three years, but less than four years.
• Four years, but less than five years.
• Five years or more.

08

What is your level of knowledge regarding vector surveillance, especially rodents and mosquitoes?

• No Experience
• I have completed education or training on this subject, but have not yet used this knowledge on the job.
• I have performed job-related vector surveillance under close supervision.
• I have performed job-related vector surveillance regularly, not requiring close supervision.
• In addition to regularly performing job-related vector surveillance, I have trained others on the subject.

09

Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

10

I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com