ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Job Description:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Description

Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase :
5% effective 11/25/24 ($49,868 Annually)
3% effective 7/7/25 ($51,376 Annually)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Public Health has an exciting career opportunity for individuals interested in an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee position. Incumbents in this classification receive training in and learn how to conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations of environmental health conditions within Fresno County.

Environmental Health Specialist Trainee is the pre-entry level classification and permanent status cannot be obtained in this classification. Additionally, incumbents must obtain certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and advance to the Environmental Health Specialist I classification within three (3) years from the date of initial employment as required by the State of California, Health and Safety Code Section 106625, or separate from County service. This three (3) year period includes any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee with other Agencies.

Fresno County is a richly diverse community. In order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care.

The mission of the Fresno County Department of Public Health is to promote, preserve and protect the well-being of Fresno County residents. The Department and its partners are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness and provide opportunities for all individuals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

It is imperative for the Department to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents in our system of care by acknowledging the disproportionate levels of health disparities in the communities we serve, including Black, indigenous and people of color, those experiencing poverty, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ members, and other marginalized or underserved populations.

We value the importance of having a Public Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive, and maximize our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the residents we serve.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions as vacancies occur. 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.

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.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum 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. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Patrice Sisco; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.

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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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 three (3) year period.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Copy of current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Failure to provide this letter will result in the disqualification of your application. (For more information regarding obtaining an evaluation letter, the State Department of Public Health may be contacted at (916) 449-5662 or via e-mail at REHSprog@cdph.ca.gov)
• Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the disqualification of your application.
• Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), the type of degree and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
• College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying education.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, please provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system. Documentation should be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Patrice Sisco; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.
• Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• WrittenExamination -If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
• Copy of current evaluation letter from the State of California, Department of Public Health must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Patrice Sisco; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov. Your evaluation letter must be received by the filing deadline or your application will not be accepted.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note : All applications must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment . Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email, or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: https://fresnocountyjobs.com.

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address of telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

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 and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - 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 (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Patrice Sisco

Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2024 4:00 PM Pacific