ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Competitive Retirement Plan

Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year

Disability and Life Insurance

Annual Leave Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Plans

Noble Credit Union

Job summary

Fresno County Department of Public Health seeks an Environmental Health Aide to support evaluations, inspections and investigations, enforce environmental health laws, and review permit applications for accuracy. The role also involves educating the public on environmental health matters to protect community health and well-being.

This position requires completion of 60 college units with 15 in biology/chemistry/health science and a valid Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units required, with at least 15 in biology/chemistry/health science or related field.
• Copy of transcripts verifying coursework must be attached to your application.
• Valid Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluations, inspections and investigations; enforce laws and regulations; review permit applications for completeness and accuracy; educate the public on environmental health matters.

Education

Education: Completion of sixty (60) units of coursework with at least fifteen (15) units in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, or related field

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Position 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.

Samples of Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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.