ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE

County of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Environmental Health Aide. Incumbents assist in evaluations, inspections and investigations; enforce laws and regulations; review permit applications; and educate the public on environmental health matters affecting the health and well-being of the community.

Fresno County is committed to providing quality public services to our diverse community. The selection process may include an examination and interviews tentatively scheduled for

Qualifications

• Completion of sixty (60) units of coursework acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, or a closely related field.
• Copy of transcripts verifying completion of coursework is required and must be attached to your application.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting evaluations, inspections and investigations; enforcing laws and regulations.
• Review permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Educate the public in environmental matters affecting the health and well-being of the community.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

60 units coursework

15 related units (Biology/Chemistry/Health Science)

Transcript attached to application

Job description

Online Exam Window (Tentatively SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2026)

Interviews (Tentatively Scheduled for OCTOBER 1-2, 2026)

The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Environmental Health Aide. Incumbents assist in conducting evaluations, inspections and investigations; enforcing laws and regulations; reviewing permit applications for completeness and accuracy; and educating the public in environmental matters affecting the health and well‑being of the community.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Education

Completion of sixty (60) units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, or a closely related field. A copy of your transcripts verifying completion of coursework is required and must be attached to your application.

License

Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.

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 17-18, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: October 1-2, 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.

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 [phone] 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