ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM MANAGER

MONTHLY SALARY: $12,875 – $15,649

PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

FINAL FILING DEADLINE

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 AT 11:59 PM

Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Virtual Panel Interviews – Week of March 23, 2026

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and assists in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of Health and Environmental Control Department programs; conducts and oversees inspections and investigations to enforce environmental and public health laws and regulations; researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations on program, policy, and operational issues; supervises and evaluates assigned technical and professional staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervises and directs technical and professional staff responsible for field inspections and investigations to enforce environmental and public health laws and regulations across multiple program areas, including Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) hazardous materials, food safety, storm water management, solid waste and recycling, water and wastewater systems, animal and vector control, and general environmental public health.
Assists in the development, administration, and evaluation of environmental health programs to ensure effective enforcement of applicable laws and regulations; collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local environmental agencies on operational strategies and best practices.
Advises and consults with the Director on significant, department-wide initiatives and issues, including program reorganizations, policy development, and the creation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
Identifies staff training needs through assessment, consultation, and evaluation of requests; develops and recommends training programs to enhance staff performance and organizational effectiveness.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and leads conferences and meetings; delivers presentations and serves on professional committees and task forces.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related science field; AND four years’ experience in environmental public health work including 2 years of experience supervising the work of others.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Driver’s License is required.   Certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist from the California State Department of Health is required.  Additional certifications, which may include OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, and International Code Council – ICC certification as a California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and in internal and external environments throughout the City.

SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be contacted and informed of the next steps. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application. Stating “see resume” is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernonca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

CITY OF VERNON – HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Veronica Avendano, Human Resources Analyst
vavendano@cityofvernonca.gov – (323) 583-8811 ext. 323