ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

About the Department

Position Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

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Other Qualifications

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.

A current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health, stating that the education qualifications specified in the State of California, Health and Safety Code Sections 106660 and 106635 have been met. A copy of this evaluation letter is required and must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. 

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

Note: Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 106625, incumbents may not exceed five (5) years as a Trainee. Incumbents must obtain registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health, and advance to the Environmental Health Specialist I classification within five (5) years from the date of initial employment or be separated from County Service. Any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee with other Agencies will be counted towards the five (5) year period.

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. 
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only. 

• 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.
• A copy of your current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health.  
• 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. 

• Tentative Exam Dates: September 8-9, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: September 22-25, 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.