Environmental Health Specialist I/Ii

County of Fresno; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresno County Department of Public Health is hiring Environmental Health Specialist I/II to conduct inspections and investigations to enforce federal, state and local environmental health laws. The positions involve evaluating complaints and ensuring compliance, with online exams and interviews tentatively scheduled for late August and September 2026.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree acceptable for CA REHS certification, possess a valid California REHS certificate, and a Class C

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree acceptable to the California Department of Public Health for REHS certification.
• Valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license; required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and investigate environmental health issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Investigate environmental complaints and contribute to public health protections.

Education

Bachelor's degree for REHS eligibility

REHS certificate

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

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.

Samples of Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

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.
• Valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certificate must be listed on your application.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

• 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: 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.

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