Environmental Health Investigator II

Environmental Health Investigator II Salary: $72,540.00 - $88,172.82 Annually

Location: Concord, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: VLNA-2026A

Department: Health Services - Only

Opening Date: 03/11/2026

Closing Date: 3/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: TC

Description: Benefits: Questions: The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INVESTIGATOR II

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems.

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Environmental Health Investigator II position. The department currently has one (1) vacancy in the Solid Waste Program of the Environmental Health Division located in Concord, CA. The incumbent may be required to travel to various locations within Contra Costa County.

Environmental Health Investigators inspect and investigate potentially unsanitary conditions generally covered and enforced under solid waste ordinances. Typical tasks include investigating hazardous property conditions arising from excessive accumulation of garbage, debris, as well as human and animal wastes; interacting effectively with the public and other agencies; preparing brief staff and field investigation reports; and performing related work as required.

Environmental Health is the prevention, preservation, and improvement of environmental factors affecting the health and safety communities. Contra Costa Environmental Health Divisions mission is to protect and promote the health of people throughout Contra Costa County through programs for safe food, safe water for drinking and recreation, and the sanitary management of wastes.

We are looking for someone who:

• A clear communicator. You will be responsible for explaining regulatory requirements clearly in writing and verbally to businesses and the public.
• Detailed oriented. You will prepare staff and field investigation reports that are thorough, clear, and concise.
• Knowledgeable. You will need to comfortably interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Responsible and accountable. You will work independently with minimal supervision.
• Diplomatic and comfortable with tension. You will occasionally be faced with challenging situations in the field.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Investigating and documenting complaints from the public related to illegal dumping of garbage and tires, illegal discharges to the storm water system, and other relevant sections of the county ordinance
• Inspecting and documenting business compliance with waste tire and storm water laws
• Transporting small amounts of waste tires for disposal
• Inspecting food waste generators for compliance with organic waste disposal reduction regulations
• Conducting nuisance abatements as permitted by the county ordinance
• Advising and assisting on matters related to Environmental Health regulations and code compliance procedures
• Acting as a subject matter expert for aspects of the storm water, solid waste, and waste tire programs
• Representing Environmental Health on task forces that pertain to the storm water, solid waste, and waste tire programs

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will learn and work in a variety of different Environmental Health programs
• You will have the freedom to manage assigned inventory in a way that works best for you
• You will have the flexibility to structure your workday around work that requires the most attention
• You will be able to focus on field work outside of an office environment

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may face difficult situations and people at times
• Documentation requirements of the position require a high level of attention to detail
• Interpretation and application of laws and regulations can be difficult at times

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please click here. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

• License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted throughout the application process.
• Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers OR, a valid California Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate.
• Applicants are required to attach a copy of their certificate to their application.
• Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate.
• Experience: One (1) year as an Environmental Health Investigator I in Contra Costa County OR, three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience enforcing codes or ordinances in a public agency.
• Substitution for Experience: Successful completion of at least twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Completed coursework must have included at least 6 semester or 9 quarter units in one of the following areas: (1) Science or (2) Criminal Justice

Desirable Qualifications:

• Multilingual
• Significant experience specifically with code enforcement (e.g., environmental health, building dept., fire dept., code enforcement, etc.)
• Experience writing detailed and often complex compliance and enforcement reports
• Experience communicating clearly and directly with both business owners, the public, and other agencies

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

Training & Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidates relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Supplemental Questionnaire

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Environmental Health Investigator II. Be concise, limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. Although you may submit a resume or additional information, such items may not be substituted for the information requested in this questionnaire. Do not answer any question by indicating "see attached resume."

1. Do you possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License? Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process. Yes No

2. Please select which of the certificates you currently possess: A valid certificate as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers A valid California Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate I do not possess either of the certificates listed above.

3. Do you possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate? Yes No

4. Please select one of the options below that best applies to you regarding your experience: One (1) year as an Environmental Health Investigator I in Contra Costa County Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience enforcing codes or ordinances in a public agency Two (