Environmental Health Trainee – Public Health Impact

County of Nevada; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Nevada County is seeking Environmental Health Specialists to interpret, implement, and enforce local, state, and federal public health laws for residents and visitors. The team emphasizes a well‑rounded skill set, including customer service and technical expertise, while supporting professional growth and training opportunities.

Incumbents must complete approved training and pass the California registration exam within three years of employment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework involving chemistry, biology, physics, calculus and algebra as approved by the State of California Department of Health.
• Possession of a letter issued by the California Department of Public Health -REHS Division, verifying the incumbent's acceptability to participate in a training program.
• Applicants would need a letter from CDPH REHS Department approving employment as an "EHS Trainee".

Responsibilities

• Interpret, implement, and enforce local, state, and federal public health laws.
• Participate in training and complete California registration as an Environmental Health Specialist within three years of employment.

Skills

Customer service

Technical skills

Project management

Process analysis

Process improvement

Education

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus and Algebra coursework

CDPH-REHS training program eligibility letter

CDPH REHS Trainee eligibility letter

Job description

Nevada County is seeking Environmental Health Specialists to interpret, implement, and enforce local, state, and federal public health laws for residents and visitors. The team emphasizes a well‑rounded skill set, including customer service and technical expertise, while supporting professional growth and training opportunities.

Incumbents must complete approved training and pass the California registration exam within three years of employment.