Environmental Health Specialist Trainee

Learn How to Become Registered As An Environmental Health Specialist The

Public Health Department

is recruiting for

Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Trainees

who, under training conditions, perform health inspections in a specialized program such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, and Insect and Rodent Vector Control. Duties include: Inspecting properties and establishments for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations; Investigating citizens' compliance; Issuing correction notices; Monitoring corrective or cleanup activities; Assisting in preparation of legal actions and prosecuting offenders of environmental health laws; Assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga. Conditions of Employment: Work Schedule:

May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call. Physical:

May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process. Travel/License:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Pre-Employment Process:

Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening. Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Promotion:

Trainees must obtain a valid registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. Trainees are eligible to promote to EHS I after completion of the training program, receipt of a satisfactory work progress report, and obtaining certification as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Minimum Requirements: Education:

A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology, Entomology, Geology, Hydrology, Climatology, Environmental Science, or other related natural sciences. Letter of Eligibility:

Must possess a valid "Letter of Eligibility" issued from the CDPH, which affirms the applicant's eligibility to work as an EHS Trainee. A legible copy of the "Letter of Eligibility" from the CDPH affirming eligibility MUST be submitted with the application by the filing deadline. For more information on how to obtain the "Letter of Eligibility", visit the

California Department of Public Health, Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program website. Application Procedure:

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the

Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Please click

HERE

for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

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