Kings County
Environmental Health Specialist II/III - Continuous
Kings County, Hanford, California, United States, 93230
JOB OPPORTUNITY
There is one current vacancy in the
Kings County Public Health Department
for the position of
Environmental Health Specialist II/III . This position performs a variety of professional duties to protect public health through inspection, education, and enforcement in areas such as food safety, water quality, hazardous materials, solid waste, and wastewater disposal. Works under general supervision (Specialist I/II) or direction (Specialist III), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
The Kings County Public Health Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of: Environmental Health Specialist II: $29.60 - $36.13 Hourly; $61,568.00 - $75,150.40 Annually
Environmental Health Specialist III: $32.69 - $39.91 Hourly; $67,995.20 - $83,012.80 Annually
Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The life of this eligible list is six months. This is a
"continuous recruitment"
which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. Under general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I and II) or direction (Environmental Health Specialist III), performs professional work involved in the inspection and enforcement of various environmental health program areas including, but not limited to: consumer protection, hazardous materials, environmental quality, emergency response, drinking water sanitation, solid waste disposal, wastewater disposal, land use, and vector control; interprets, implements, and enforces federal, state, and local codes as they pertain to environmental health programs; provides education, technical consultations and assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I and II), or direction (Environmental Health Specialist III), from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental Health Specialist II
:
This is the first working level registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Incumbents at this level are required to possess a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California and as experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Incumbents at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the III-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.
Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Environmental Health Specialist III:
This is the full journey-level registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Incumbents at this level are required to possess a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California and are fully competent to perform the full range of environmental inspection and enforcement duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Environmental Health Specialist in that the latter is the advanced journey lead level which performs the most complex and specialized inspection and enforcement duties and provides technical and functional direction and provide training to lower-level support staff.
Positions in the Environmental Health Specialist class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level, after the required certifications are obtained.
Positions at the III-level are normally filled by advancement from the II-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the class.
DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions. Performs regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interprets the more specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies related to environmental health program areas. Inspects retail food establishments, public swimming pools and spas, water systems and medical waste facilities for compliance with applicable health codes; visually inspects for conformance with applicable codes and regulations; collects required food and water samples; follows up on complaints; writes and issues violation notices. Conducts housing, detention facilities, and school inspections and issues corrective action and violation notices. Provides educational information to property and business owners, employees, and the public on environmental health regulations and safety;
i
nstructs food service workers on the proper handling of food. Performs plan review and approval of food facilities, body art facilities, commercial swimming pool facilities, septic systems, and water wells. Compiles data for and prepares comprehensive reports related to inspections, investigations, and studies completed. Provides general information to the regulated community and public regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints from the public regarding division activities and programs. Confers with officials of other public agencies and persons with private business. Participates in community education and public information efforts. Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note:
When completing the work history portion of your application please include each position title and level as a separate entry when applicable. E.g. If you were an Environmental Health Specialist I and promoted to an Environmental Health Specialist II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the
required
past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental question
s. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, or a closely related field, including 30 semester units, or equivalent, of basic science.
Experience: Environmental Health Specialist II:
One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Environmental Health Specialist I with Kings County.
Environmental Health Specialist III:
Two
(2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Environmental Health Specialist II with Kings County.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Certifications: Environmental Health Specialist II/III:
Possession
of a valid California Department of Health Services certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist to be maintained throughout employment.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the above certifications must attach copies. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click
here . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work on-call and overtime as necessary, and travel within and outside the County.
Ability to become medically certified to use personal protective equipment including respirators. *To contact the California Department of Public Health for information regarding the above education/experience standards and how to become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), please click
here
.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All
completed
applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Veteran's Preference Application You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
WHEN CLICKING ON THE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE APPLICATION LINK, PLEASE FOLLOW
ALL
DIRECTIONS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR DD214 TO YOUR APPLICATION. Closing Date: 08/08/2025, extended 08/22/2025 Human Resources Oral Boards: 08/26/2025 (TENT) Revised
on 08/15/2025 Changed to continuous until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr
There is one current vacancy in the
Kings County Public Health Department
for the position of
Environmental Health Specialist II/III . This position performs a variety of professional duties to protect public health through inspection, education, and enforcement in areas such as food safety, water quality, hazardous materials, solid waste, and wastewater disposal. Works under general supervision (Specialist I/II) or direction (Specialist III), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
The Kings County Public Health Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of: Environmental Health Specialist II: $29.60 - $36.13 Hourly; $61,568.00 - $75,150.40 Annually
Environmental Health Specialist III: $32.69 - $39.91 Hourly; $67,995.20 - $83,012.80 Annually
Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The life of this eligible list is six months. This is a
"continuous recruitment"
which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. Under general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I and II) or direction (Environmental Health Specialist III), performs professional work involved in the inspection and enforcement of various environmental health program areas including, but not limited to: consumer protection, hazardous materials, environmental quality, emergency response, drinking water sanitation, solid waste disposal, wastewater disposal, land use, and vector control; interprets, implements, and enforces federal, state, and local codes as they pertain to environmental health programs; provides education, technical consultations and assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision (Environmental Health Specialist I and II), or direction (Environmental Health Specialist III), from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental Health Specialist II
:
This is the first working level registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Incumbents at this level are required to possess a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California and as experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Incumbents at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the III-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.
Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Environmental Health Specialist III:
This is the full journey-level registered classification in the professional Environment Health Specialist series. Incumbents at this level are required to possess a Registered Environmental Health Specialist certification issued by the State of California and are fully competent to perform the full range of environmental inspection and enforcement duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Environmental Health Specialist in that the latter is the advanced journey lead level which performs the most complex and specialized inspection and enforcement duties and provides technical and functional direction and provide training to lower-level support staff.
Positions in the Environmental Health Specialist class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level, after the required certifications are obtained.
Positions at the III-level are normally filled by advancement from the II-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the class.
DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions. Performs regulation and enforcement of environmental health safety laws, rules, and regulations; interprets the more specialized environmental health regulations, rules, and policies related to environmental health program areas. Inspects retail food establishments, public swimming pools and spas, water systems and medical waste facilities for compliance with applicable health codes; visually inspects for conformance with applicable codes and regulations; collects required food and water samples; follows up on complaints; writes and issues violation notices. Conducts housing, detention facilities, and school inspections and issues corrective action and violation notices. Provides educational information to property and business owners, employees, and the public on environmental health regulations and safety;
i
nstructs food service workers on the proper handling of food. Performs plan review and approval of food facilities, body art facilities, commercial swimming pool facilities, septic systems, and water wells. Compiles data for and prepares comprehensive reports related to inspections, investigations, and studies completed. Provides general information to the regulated community and public regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints from the public regarding division activities and programs. Confers with officials of other public agencies and persons with private business. Participates in community education and public information efforts. Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note:
When completing the work history portion of your application please include each position title and level as a separate entry when applicable. E.g. If you were an Environmental Health Specialist I and promoted to an Environmental Health Specialist II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the
required
past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental question
s. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, or a closely related field, including 30 semester units, or equivalent, of basic science.
Experience: Environmental Health Specialist II:
One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Environmental Health Specialist I with Kings County.
Environmental Health Specialist III:
Two
(2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Environmental Health Specialist II with Kings County.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Certifications: Environmental Health Specialist II/III:
Possession
of a valid California Department of Health Services certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist to be maintained throughout employment.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the above certifications must attach copies. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click
here . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work on-call and overtime as necessary, and travel within and outside the County.
Ability to become medically certified to use personal protective equipment including respirators. *To contact the California Department of Public Health for information regarding the above education/experience standards and how to become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), please click
here
.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All
completed
applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Veteran's Preference Application You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
WHEN CLICKING ON THE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE APPLICATION LINK, PLEASE FOLLOW
ALL
DIRECTIONS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR DD214 TO YOUR APPLICATION. Closing Date: 08/08/2025, extended 08/22/2025 Human Resources Oral Boards: 08/26/2025 (TENT) Revised
on 08/15/2025 Changed to continuous until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr