Senior Environmental Consultant

The Senior Environmental Consultant position at the California Department of Public Health involves conducting environmental health surveys and reviewing construction plans for state-operated facilities. The role requires extensive travel (up to 75%) and allows for telework up to three days a week. Candidates must be California residents and are responsible for ensuring compliance with health regulations while collaborating with facility management. The position is permanent, full-time, with a salary range of $7,336 to $9,126 monthly.
About the position

The Senior Environmental Consultant position at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a critical role aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of California's diverse communities. This position is part of a statewide recruitment effort and will be headquartered in the county nearest to the selected candidate's residence, specifically in Sacramento or Los Angeles. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor) within the Environmental Health Services Section (EHSS), focusing on Institutions and Recreational Health Unit. The primary responsibility of the Senior Environmental Consultant is to conduct independent environmental health surveys and review construction plans for various state-operated facilities, including adult and youth correctional facilities, state hospitals, developmental centers, and schools for the blind and deaf. The consultant will ensure compliance with federal and state health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards. This role involves collaborating with facility management and operators to maintain safe and healthy operating conditions, providing training, and offering consultative services to rectify any deficiencies identified during inspections. The consultant will also provide professional environmental health services across multiple areas, including food service operations, housing, vector control, water treatment, waste disposal, medical services, and hazardous materials management. Given the nature of the role, the incumbent should expect to travel extensively, with travel requirements reaching up to 75% of the time, which may include overnight stays. Additionally, the position allows for telework up to three days a week, with a minimum requirement to report in-person to the designated headquarters office at least two days a week. Candidates must be California residents and maintain residency as a condition of employment. This position is permanent and full-time, offering a salary range of $7,336.00 to $9,126.00 per month, and is essential for ensuring the health and safety of California's public facilities.

Responsibilities
• Conduct independent environmental health surveys of state-operated facilities.
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• Review construction plans for compliance with health and safety regulations.
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• Collaborate with facility management to ensure safe operating conditions.
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• Provide training and consultative services to rectify deficiencies.
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• Offer professional environmental health services in various areas including food service, housing, and waste management.
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• Manage and oversee vector control and water treatment programs.
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• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials management standards.

Requirements
• Must be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist as per California Health and Safety Code, Sections 514-534.
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• Experience in conducting environmental health surveys and inspections.
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• Knowledge of federal and state health and safety laws and regulations.
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• Ability to provide training and consultative services in environmental health.
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• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with facility management.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in working with correctional facilities or state hospitals.
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• Familiarity with environmental health programs and services.
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• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Benefits
• Hybrid telework options (up to 3 days per week).
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• Reimbursement for business travel expenses.
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• Opportunity to work in a role that impacts public health.