ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OPERATIONS OFFICER

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OPERATIONS OFFICER

Description

DESCRIPTION

A ppointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $130,064.48 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and I've golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and a proposed FY26 citywide annual budget of $3.7B. The City employs over 6,000 full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations.

• City Departments
  
• Proposed FY26 Budget
  
• 2030 Strategic Vision
  
• Elevate '28 Infrastructure Investment Plan
  

The City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role. Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization-from management to policy creation. City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to advance fairness in all initiatives. Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress.

DEPARTMENT

The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $201.97 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus-Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Environmental Health Bureau Manager, the Environmental Health Operations Officer coordinates, directs, and manages assigned programs within the Bureau of Environmental Health. Programs may include regulatory inspections and requirements, testing, hazard remediation, grant writing, and program development in areas such as Hazardous Materials, CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) coordination, Vector Control, Noise and Emergency Response, Environmental Health Disaster Management, Lead Hazard Control/Healthy Homes, Asthma, Food Safety, and Recreational Water Quality. Final program oversight assignments will be allocated among Operations Officers according to operational priorities and the selected candidate’s background and expertise.

• Plan, organize, and monitor assigned Environmental Health programs to ensure regulatory compliance, effective service delivery, and alignment with Bureau goals. Responsibilities may include oversight of programs such as Hazardous Materials, CUPA coordination, Vector Control, Noise and Emergency Response, Environmental Health Disaster Management, Lead Hazard Control/Healthy Homes, Asthma, Food Safety, and Recreational Water Quality.
• Monitor compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations for regulated facilities/programs.
• Develop and monitor budgets for applicable bureau programs and grants.
• Supervise, train and mentor of program staff; assist Department Administrative Officer in developing performance management for bureau employees.
• Develop, implement and evaluate various aspects of applicable programs (e.g. policies and procedures, training materials, educational materials, media releases).
• Act as a liaison, and represent the Department and City at business improvement group meetings, regulatory agency meetings, community group meetings and professional associations, such as California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health.
• Evaluate inspection data and other pertinent information from various bureau regulatory programs (Retail Food Facility, Hazardous Materials, Lead Hazard Control, Vector Control, Recreational Water, etc.), report and present on findings and recommendations to Health Department Administration, City management, oversight agencies and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Complete and submit federal, state, and county grant proposals and required programmatic regulatory/compliance progress reports for lead hazard control and healthy homes inspections, asthma and housing safety hazards, evaluation of City hazardous chemical storage facilities and other hazardous waste generators.
• Provide management oversight for the city’s Hazardous Materials programs including body art and medical waste programs.
• Serve as the Noise Control Officer and become a liaison with other city departments including (CA) City Attorney and CP (City Prosecutor).
• Oversee vector control field operations as well as develop policy goals to meet state requirements; and review and improve operations.
• Serve as point of contact to dispatch applicable staff in response to environmental health emergencies within the City.
• Lead Hazard Control Program and Healthy Homes, Asthma funded programs including POLB (Port of Long Beach), California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) and other grant opportunities.
• Oversee the development of community outreach and education strategies including development of communication tools, strategic plans, etc.
• Support the Bureau Manager and Environmental Health Operations Officer in developing EH policies throughout the City of Long Beach in accordance to state, federal law and County operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (Proof required.*)
  • Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis may be considered case-by-case.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in the field of environmental health.
• A minimum of one (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in a supervisory capacity supervising professional staff.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must possess a v alid Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certification. (Proof required.*)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience working in a lead or supervisory capacity within environmental health programs.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Engaging, collaborative, and facilitative in nature and able to work well with Department staff in all positions and the community.
• Action and results oriented, innovative, strategic, and accepting of accountability.
• Energetic and willing to be hands on.
• Comfortable working in a complex public service organization with rapidly changing issues, needs, and challenges.
• An active listener and supportive team builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supportive of a collaborative work culture that encourages and models a healthy work life balance.
• Works constructively in a culturally inclusive work environment and community.
• An experienced manager who is knowledgeable across the spectrum of environmental health programs.
• Politically aware of program impacts on the public, the business community and other stakeholders.
• A collaborative leader with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Have the practical skills necessary to create and implement new environmental health programs.
• A detail oriented, hands-on manager, capable of adhering to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a close working relationship with the Health Department management team and administrative staff, support staff, City Council Offices, federal and state authorities and other public and private agencies associated with environmental health.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6115.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627 .

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

• Department Head $650.00
• Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
• Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
• Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan:Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

• Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
• Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$107,112.17 - $153,016.79 Annually