Environmental Health Specialist Trainee - San Bernardino Dept. of Public Health (Job)

Location: San Bernadino County, CA

Full-time Position

Closing Date: March 11, 2026

Salary Range: $60,299.00 - $76,980.00

Posted: February 11, 2026

Description:

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; and assisting with community disease and environmental control programs. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
 
For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist Trainee job description.

Skills/Eligibility:

Minimum Requirements

 

Applicants must meet both  the education and letter of eligibility requirements:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology, Entomology, Geology, Hydrology, Climatology, Environmental Science (i.e., Food Science, Water Quality/Hydrology, etc.), or other related natural sciences.
 
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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. You may attach an electronic copy to your online application -OR- email an electronic copy to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov with the Subject Line: EHS Trainee/Letter of Eligibility Attachment.

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