Program Coordinator-Department of Environmental Health and Quality

The County of San Diego is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Health and Quality. This role involves providing administrative, analytical, and management support for various programs. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. Required certifications must be obtained within 180 days of hire. The position is based in San Diego, CA, and is not remote.
Job Summary

Exceptional Management Opportunity

County of San Diego - Department of Environmental Health and Quality

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Interviews for this position will begin the week of April 21, 2025.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Program Coordinator. Program Coordinators are responsible for providing administrative, analytical, and management support for programs and projects where substantive administrative, policy, and/or technical issues require specialized analysis, recommendation, and implementation. For additional information on this job classification, click here.

Hiring Process and Timeline
• Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, four (4) years of professional experience performing analysis, budget management, program administration, engineering, or closely related work in a program performing planning and analysis; OR a combination of education and/or experience as stated above.

For positions assigned to the Food and Housing Division of the Department of Environmental Health, the possession of a current, valid certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in the State of California is required.

Required Certifications/Registration

The following certificates are required within 180 days after hire.

Current ICC "California UST Inspector" certification. This certification must be renewed every 24 months.

Current APSA "Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act" certification.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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