Food Health Inspector Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $72,384.00 - $104,561.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05148-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 02/07/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Public Health Department is recruiting for Environmental Health Specialists (EHS) II who perform journey-level work in a specialized program, such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Rodent Vector Control, Water and Waste Water, and Waste Management. Duties include: performing investigations and inspections for assigned program; recommending appropriate action or fine for offenders of environmental health laws; testifying as an expert witness in court proceedings; reviewing and approving development and construction plans for compliance with health and safety codes, local ordinances, and regulations; and providing instruction and information in person to government entities, professional organizations community groups, contractors, and individuals. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill vacancies across specialized programs such as, Street Vending Education and Enforcement. Ensure to indicate your willingness to work in specialized programs under the supplemental questionnaire of your application.
STREET VENDING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Street Vending Education and Enforcement coordinates with the community as well as city and county code enforcement agencies to ensure that street food vendors are in compliance with state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
Key responsibilities for these positions may include:

• Educate street vendors and the public regarding laws and regulations for the safe handling of food sold to the public.
• Enforce California Health and Safety Code regarding safe food handling practices.
• Embargo food when it is determined that the food is unsafe or not from an approved source.
• Investigate non-permitted street vending activities throughout San Bernardino County in cooperation with county and city code enforcement.
• Participate with code enforcement staff during enforcement activities.
• Through applicable Memorandums of Understanding, work with cities to assist them with education and enforcement of non-permitted street vending activities to ensure food safety and address the public health and safety concerns associated with street vending.
• Enforce provisions of the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) related to mobile food facilities, temporary food facilities and compact mobile food operations as well as other related and applicable sections of CalCode.

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Human Resources is also accepting applications for EHS Trainee and EHS I, which all require a separate application. It is to your advantage to review the requirements and apply as appropriate.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job- specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule: May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.
Street Vending Education and Enforcement Work Schedule: Incumbents hired into Street Vending Education and Enforcement positions are required to work evenings, weekends, and on-call. 4-10 work schedule may be permitted.
Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both of the following certification and experience requirements:
Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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Experience*: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a REHS performing environmental health inspections and investigations for a public agency in California.
*Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal incumbent will possess four (4) or more years of full-time equivalent experience** as an REHS, which includes at least one (1) year in two (2) or more Environmental Health Services programs (Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Vector Rodent Control, Housing and Property Improvement, Land Use, Water, Waste Water, and Waste Management) in a public agency.
**Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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 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 and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and 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
For more important details,
Professional 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 * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the 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 provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Registration: Are you currently registered by the California Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)?

• Yes
• No

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California REHS Certification: If you answered Yes to the question above, provide your current registration number and expiration date.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a valid certificate as described above.
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REHS Years of Experience: Indicate the amount of experience that you have as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.

• 5 or more years
• 4 years - less than 5 years
• 3 years - less than 4 years
• 2 years - less than 3 years
• 1 year - less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• N/A; I do not possess any REHS experience as described above.

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REHS Experience: Indicate all programs/areas that you possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing the duties of an REHS:Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be clearly separated from REHS Journey-level experience on the application.

• Food and Consumer Protection
• Water Recreation
• Insect and Rodent Vector Control
• Housing and Property Improvement
• Land Use
• Safe Drinking Water
• Waste Management
• Enforcement activities that included preparation of legal cases and court appearances
• I do not possess experience as described above.

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Street Vending Education and Enforcement: Street Vending Education and Enforcement coordinates with the community as well as city and county code enforcement agencies to ensure that street food vendors are in compliance with state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.Key responsibilities for these positions may include:- Educate street vendors and the public regarding laws and regulations for the safe handling of food sold to the public.- Enforce California Health and Safety Code regarding safe food handling practices.- Embargo food when it is determined that the food is unsafe or not from an approved source.- Investigate non-permitted street vending activities throughout San Bernardino County in cooperation with county and city code enforcement.Please indicate your interest in these positions.

• I have read and understand the statement above. I am interested in being considered for Street Vending Education and Enforcement positions.
• I have read and understand the statement above. I am NOT interested in being considered for Street Vending Education and Enforcement positions.

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Street Vending Education and Enforcement Work Schedule: Incumbents hired for these positions are required to work evenings, weekends, and on-call. Are you willing and available to work evenings, weekends, and on-call?

• Yes
• No

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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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