ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Salary : $51,896.00 Annually
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 26-0162
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 12:00 PM Pacific


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 is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties


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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


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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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only .An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to:
Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver's license number.
• A copy of your current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates: September 8-9, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: September 22-25, 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

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.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION
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This position requires a current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health. Do you currently possess a valid evaluation letter stating that the education qualifications specified in the State of California, Health and Safety Code Sections 106660 and 106635 have been met? A copy must be provided. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

• Yes
• No

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If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible.

• Yes
• No

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Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the exam process must contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io and must submit their request at least 5 days prior to the scheduled exam date listed on this recruitment flyer. Supporting documentation may be required to evaluate the request.

• I have read and understand the information provided.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair / Recruitment Event
• Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
• Other

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If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
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If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
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