Environmental Health Specialist
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Annual Salaries:
Environmental Health Specialist I: $62,530 - $79,794
Environmental Health Specialist II: $70,304 - $89,726
ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26-27, 2026
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 9-11,2026
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.
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.
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 any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
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