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  • Environmental Health Supervisor

    Napa, California United States Napa County Full Time $116,438.40 - $139,297.60 Annually Dec 01, 2025
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    Napa County

    The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.comA general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads. Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.      

    Job Description

    The Napa Valley

    Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

    Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

    The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

    Napa County as an Employer

    As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

    The Position

    The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) department partners with the community to promote the health and safety and sustainability of Napa County by providing a range of development services while balancing agricultural, environmental, and economic vitality. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services.

    Learn more about PBES HERE .

    Environmental Health

    The Environmental Health Division is responsible for implementation of State and local programs with the goal of protecting public health, including permitting and inspections of retail food facilities, public pools, employee housing camps, mobile home parks, small water systems, on-site wastewater systems, wells, groundwater permits, facilities that possess and store hazardous materials, underground or above ground storage tanks. Environmental Health staff also provide emergency response support and oversight of cleanup of sewage and hazardous materials releases. Staff work under the authority of the County Public Health Officer to respond to health emergencies.

    About the Position

    Napa County is hiring an Environmental Health Supervisor for the Solid Waste Program. Under general direction the Solid Waste Program supervisor, plans, coordinates, implements, and oversees the solid waste programs, including the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), medical waste, body art, waste tire grant implementation and related projects and initiatives; directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of assigned staff, consultants, vendors, and contractors; and performs a variety of professional, administrative, and programmatic work in support of assigned programs including serving as a liaison to, coordinating with, and providing high level administrative support and staff assistance to County staff, boards, committees, and outside agencies. This position serves as manager of the Local Enforcement Agency.

    The Ideal Candidate:

    • Has a vast knowledge of local, state, and federal waste management regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and mandates.
    • Is experienced in budgeting and financial management with strong attention to detail.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Accela.
    • Ability to navigate a fluid landscape and communicate effectively with staff and management.
    • Willing to lead the implementation of new health and safety guidelines across all areas under their purview.
    • Determined to motivate, inspire, and encourage staff in a collaborative culture for team success.
    • Strives for transparency and models accountability by serving the community and instilling strong customer service values within the team.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills for preparing detailed permit applications, reports and providing policy recommendations.

    Position Requirements

    Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

    Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of environmental health and safety regulation and enforcement. NOTE: Possession of a master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or other basic sciences may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

    Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Health, Environmental Health, or other basic science, which include courses in land use, solid waste management, occupational health and/or toxic substances.

    License or Certificate*:

    Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health.

    Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

    *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
    This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

    The Recruitment Process

    Application Deadline, 5:00 pm PST December 12, 2025 Applications Screening and Supplemental Question Scoring The week of December 15, 2025
    Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026.
    The most qualified candidates from the Oral Panel Interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for up to one year.
    The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

    Example of Duties

    View the full job description including the example of duties Environmental Health Supervisor here.

    Benefits
    Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .

    Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):

    • 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
    • 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

    ADA Accommodation
    Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

    Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).

    Public Service Supervisors

    Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

    Special Instructions

    12/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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