ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Position Description Online Exam Window Tentatively Scheduled for September 8-9, 2026 Interviews Tentatively Scheduled for September 22-25, 2026 The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. Incumbents in this classification receive training in and learn how to conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations of environmental health conditions within Fresno County. Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community. Samples of Duties Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable to the State of California, Department of Public Health for certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. A current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health, stating that the education qualifications specified in the State of California, Health and Safety Code Sections 106660 and 106635 have been met. A copy of this evaluation letter is required and must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent. Note: Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 106625, incumbents may not exceed five (5) years as a Trainee. Incumbents must obtain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health, and advance to the Environmental Health Specialist I classification within five (5) years from the date of initial employment or be separated from County Service. Any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee with other Agencies will be counted towards the five (5) year period. Reasonable Accommodations Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell Regular, Permanent Positions Benefits Package Health Insurance Competitive Retirement Plan Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year Disability and Life Insurance Annual Leave Plan Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Include Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan). Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses). Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services. Extra-help Positions Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head. #J-18808-Ljbffr