Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III

Position Information

Salary:
Level I: $2,397.60 - $2,865.35, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $2,649.10 - $3,165.92, paid bi-weekly
Level III: $2,926.98 - $3,498.01, paid bi-weekly

Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or application review.  

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

Level I:Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Section is required.

Level II:Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Section is required AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist I in the Kern County classification system. 

Level III:Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist as issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Section AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to Environmental Employment Standards Health Specialist I or Hazardous Materials Specialist I in the Kern County classification system or one (1) year of experience equivalent to Environmental Health Specialist II or Hazardous Materials Specialist II in the Kern County classification system.

Additional Requirements for All Levels:
Positions assigned to milk and dairy inspection require additional certification as a State of California Registered Dairy Inspector.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.

Full Environmental Health Specialist I job description

Full Environmental Health Specialist II job description

Full Environmental Health Specialist III job description

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program. 
 

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.