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Environmental Health Specialist I, II, III

County of Riverside

Throughout Riverside County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

💰 $107,720/yr($61,100/yr – $107,720/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-73531-02

Department: Environmental Health

Division: District Environmental Service

Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County. The recruitment will remain open until filled.

The County of Riverside Environmental Health Department is currently recruiting for multiple Environmental Health Specialists:

Environmental Health Specialist I $63,546.87 - $98,363.36 Annually

Environmental Health Specialist II $74,560.72 - $102,297.52 Annually

Environmental Health Specialist III $78,625.04 - $112,019.44 Annually

Selected candidates will be assigned to offices located in Riverside, Corona, Murrieta, Hemet and the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs and Indio).

Incumbents will conduct specialized studies, inspections and investigations involved with the planning and enforcement of complex environmental health laws and regulations. Candidates selected can also expect to provide electronic reports on inspections. Divisions may include District Environmental Services, Hazardous Materials, Land Use/Water Resources, and Local Enforcement Agency.

To Qualify: Candidates for the Environmental Health Specialist position are required to possess the following (further details are listed under the Minimum Qualification section below).

A valid Letter of Eligibility issued by the California Department of Public Health certifying qualification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee OR a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California Department of Public Health (please attach to your application).

Work Schedule: This position requires office or field work with either a 5/40, 9/80 or 4/10 schedule. A 5/40 schedule offers five days a week. With a 9/80 schedule, you'll work nine-hour days for nine days over two weeks, with one day off every other week. And, a 4/10 schedule offering four days at ten-hours with three-day weekends.

The Environmental Health Specialist I is a natural progression to Environmental Health Specialist II, which in turn leads to Environmental Health Specialist III. To advance, employees need a satisfactory performance evaluation, meet experience and educational requirements, and pass the state-administered Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) exam. If these criteria aren't met within 36 months, employees may return to their previous County position or be released before the end of their probationary period.

Meet the Team:

The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is a multifaceted department dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Their mission, "to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County," is accomplished through a dedicated staff of professionals including licensed and/or certified inspectors overseeing and enforcing numerous programs, from food facility inspections to hazardous waste designed to protect both the public and the environment.

Examples of duties

• Conduct specialized, technical field inspections and investigations to determine compliance with relevant environmental health laws and regulations.

• Gather or lead in the gathering of evidence of violations and non-compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.

• Prepare inspection reports, legal notices, citations, notices of violations, and other investigative reports for the enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations.

• Issue official notices of corrective action and abatement; make follow-up investigations