Environmental Technician I

Environmental Technician I

Salary

$45,281.60 - $62,171.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-05154-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

05/30/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH), Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division, is recruiting an Environmental Technician I to support environmental regulatory programs and help safeguard public health. This role involves performing a variety of technical tasks, such as processing permit applications for food facilities, body art establishments, pools, spas, housing, and water wells. Additional responsibilities include investigating complaints, such as reports of foodborne illnesses and referring them to the appropriate office and/or agency. Environmental Technicians also provide information on environmental health programs and regulations. Other duties may involve recording and maintaining data related to soil characteristics, percolation rates, and the bacteriological and chemical analysis of water wells.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies within the EHS Division as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Technician I job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Requirements: May require lifting items weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, in addition to bending, kneeling, and stooping.

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.

Visa 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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience explaining program related regulations and requirements to the public in an Environmental Health, Code Enforcement, other DPH program/division/section, or other public sector agency program/department setting, with experience in any of the following:

• Processing applications for permits, licenses, certifications, and/or other closely related government regulated documents and/or records.

• Performing surveillance and inspection duties in Environmental Health programs.

• Assisting with food facilities, recreation (public swimming pools), insect and rodent vector control, or land use inspections.

Desired Qualifications

Individuals who are bilingual in Spanish/English are encouraged to apply. Applicants must indicate bilingual ability on the Application. Employees may receive additional compensation for utilizing bilingual skills when allocated to a bilingual position as approved by the department. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question.

All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be reviewed and evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Qualifying Experience: Indicate in the field below if you possess at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience explaining program related regulations and requirements to the public in an Environmental Health, Code Enforcement, other Department of Public Health (DPH) division/program/section, or other public sector agency program/department setting. Experience must also include any of the following:

• Experience in processing applications for permits, licenses, certifications, and/or other closely related government regulated documents and/or records.
• Performing surveillance and inspection duties in Environmental Health programs.
• Assisting with food facilities, recreation (public swimming pools), insect and rodent vector control, or land use inspections.
• Environmental Health: YES, I possess at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience in an Environmental Health setting as described above.
• Code Enforcement: YES, I possess at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience in an Code Enforcement setting as described above.
• Other DPH division/program/section other than Environmental Health: YES, I possess at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience in another DPH division/program/section other than Environmental Health as described above.
• Other Public Sector Agency program/department setting: YES, I possess at least six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience in another public sector agency program/department setting as described above.
• NO, I do not possess experience as described above.

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Environmental Health Experience: Indicate your environmental health experience in a private or public sector environmental regulatory agency (check all that apply).

• Reviewing and processing permit applications for food and tattoo facilities, pools and spas, housing, and water wells
• Receiving and screening complaints about food borne illnesses and referring to the appropriate office
• Providing information regarding programs and regulations
• Recording and maintaining data on soil characteristics and percolation rates
• Reviewing bacteriological and chemical analysis of public water wells
• Conducting inspections
• Other environmental health job duties
• I do not possess any environmental health experience

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Environmental Health Experience: If you indicated environmental health experience in any of the areas listed in the question above, provide dates of employment, job title, and name of employer, and job duties in the field below.

Indicate "N/A" below, if you do not possess experience as described above.

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Other Program/Department Experience: If you indicated experience in any of the qualifying program/department settings as described in Q.2 (other than Environmental Health), provide dates of employment, program/department setting, job title, name of employer, and job duties in the field below.

Indicate "N/A" below, if you do not possess experience as described above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs