Location: Sacramento, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Job Summary** #CA-SS This position serves as an Environmental Health Specialist for state and local environmental health emergency preparedness programs in a liaison role between the CDPH Center for Environmental Health and local health and environmental health departments. This position works directly with staff in the CDPH Center for Environmental Health and the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) to develop and deliver environmental health-focused emergency preparedness plans, procedures, and training statewide. The incumbent uses an risk-based approach for improving preparedness and response capabilities for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) incidents impacting health and safety. The incumbent serves as a resource for CCDEH leading efforts to develop the statewide Emergency Support Function (ESF 8) Public Health and Medical system and related mutual aid plans and processes. The incumbent works independently or under general guidance, to assist state and local agencies develop/update disaster plans, health and safety guidance, prepares/reviews plans and reports related to emergency preparedness programs, conducts outreach, trainings, delivers presentations, and provides other essential support to local environmental health programs, as needed. THIS IS A FULLTIME CAREER POSITION WITH A FUNDING RENEWAL DATE OF DECEMBER 2028. **Apply By Date April 24, 2026 at 11:59PM; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time (repost)** **Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position** - Certified as Trainer for Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations (EHTER Ops) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Center for Domestic Preparedness. - Completion of EHTER Ops and eligibility for trainer certification is acceptable. - Certification in Incident Command System (ICS) at 100, 200, 700 and 800