Registered Environmental Health Specialist

About the role

The City of Berkeley’s Environmental Health Division invites applicants for Registered Environmental Health Specialist. In this position you will apply knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations to protect the Berkeley community by conducting inspections, interpreting sanitary regulations, investigating complaints, preparing reports, and collaborating with city and agency partners. The division administers programs in Food Safety, Vector Control, Noise Control, Tobacco Licensing, Cannabis, Recreational Health, Water Quality, and Body Art.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of private and public properties
• Interpret sanitary regulations
• Investigate complaints for possible health regulation violations
• Plan inspections independently
• Prepare reports and presentations of findings
• Follow up with recommendations or citations
• Collaborate with City and agency partners
• Provide instruction or project direction for new staff members

Requirements

• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Registration by the State of California as an Environmental Health Specialist

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in environmental health, sanitation, or a related biological field
• State certification in pesticide use and safety and vertebrate vector control is desirable

Pay

$111,664 – $129,410 annually