ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I/II

Position Description The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the positions of Environmental Health Specialist I/II. Incumbents in these positions conduct inspections and investigations to determine compliance with federal, state and local environmental health laws; and investigate environmental complaints. Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community. Annual Salaries : Environmental Health Specialist I: $62,530 - $79,794 Environmental Health Specialist II: $70,304 - $89,726 Samples of Duties Environmental Health Specialist I Environmental Health Specialist II Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Environmental Health Specialist I Environmental Health Specialist II Minimum Qualifications Environmental Health Specialist I: 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. Certificate: Valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Notes: Pursuant to California Food and Agriculture Code 33112 incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of California Registered Dairy Inspector License. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 17, incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of California Lead Inspector/Assessor Certificate. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5192 incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain the forty-hour Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Environmental Health Specialist II: 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. Certificate: Valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid registered work experience equivalent to that gained as an Environmental Health Specialist with the County of Fresno. License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Notes: Pursuant to California Food and Agriculture Code 33112 incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of California Registered Dairy Inspector License. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 17, incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of California Lead Inspector/Assessor Certificate. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5192 incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain the forty-hour Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. 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. 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. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8) 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. Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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: August 26-27, 2026 Tentative Interview Dates: September 9-11,2026 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs