Public Health Trainee Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $60,299.20 - $78,915.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05146-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 02/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
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 job description.
Human Resources is also accepting applications for Environmental Health Specialist I and Environmental Health Specialist II, which all require a separate application. It is to your advantage to review the requirements of all levels and apply as appropriate.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits - Professional
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Professional
The County also offers an alternativeModified Benefits Option (MBO)that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule: May be required to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.
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.
Promotion: Trainees must obtain a valid registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. Trainees are eligible to promote to EHS I after completion of the training program, receipt of a satisfactory work progress report, and obtaining certification as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH)*.
Trainee period: Trainees must obtain a valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. The 36 month period allotted to obtain a registration as a REHS includes any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) trainee in other jurisdictions. Applicants who have previously worked as a EHS trainee and have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health within 36 moths of original hire are not eligible to work under trainee conditions and must successfully pass examination prior to employment as an EHS I. EHS Trainee applicants who are nearing or have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS within a 36 months training period with another jurisdiction may have their application denied and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
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.
For more information on how to obtain the "Letter of Eligibility", visit the
For inquiries about the REHS Program contact:
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program
MS7404, IMS K-2
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: (916) 449-5662; Email:
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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Education: Indicate the the field of study (major) in which you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher:

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Ecology
• Entomology
• Geology
• Hydrology
• Climatology
• Environmental Science (ie., Food Science, Water Quality/Hydrology, etc.)
• Other Related Natural Sciences
• N/A; I do not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher as described above.

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Letter of Eligibility (LOE): Do you possess a LOE from the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) authorizing you to commence working as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee?

• Yes
• No

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LOE Submitted: If you answered Yes to the question above, you MUST provide a legible copy of the LOE from the CDPH. Indicate the manner in which you submitted your LOE.Note: Your application will be disqualified, if you fail to provide a legible copy of the letter by the filing deadline.

• I have attached the LOE from the CDPH as an attachment to my online application.
• I have sent the LOE from the CDPH as an email attachment to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov (Subject Line: EHS Trainee/Letter of Eligibility Attachment).
• I do not possess a LOE from the CDPH.

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Trainee Period: Trainees must obtain a valid registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) within 36 months of hire or employment will be terminated. The 36 month period allotted to obtain a registration as an REHS includes any time employed as an Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) trainee in other jurisdictions. Applicants who have previously worked as a EHS trainee and have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS from the State of California Department of Public Health within 36 moths of original hire are not eligible to work under trainee conditions and must successfully pass examination prior to employment as an EHS I. EHS Trainee applicants who are nearing or have been unsuccessful in obtaining registration as an REHS within a 36 months training period with another jurisdiction may have their application denied and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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EHS Trainee Experience: Have you worked as an EHS Trainee for a public agency (e.g., City or County) in the state of California?

• Yes
• No

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EHS Trainee Experience: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please indicate the public agency you worked for as a EHS Trainee and the dates of employment. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A"
Example: Environmental Health Specialist Trainee for San Bernardino County January 2024 - August 2025.
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Related Experience: Indicate your experience in the following activities:Note: ALL experience must be clearly detailed and explained on the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.

• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Conflict Resolution
• I do not possess any experience as described above.

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Customer Service Experience: Briefly describe your professional (e.g., paralegal/law clerk, office manager, etc.) and/or non-professional (e.g., clerical, food service, retail sales, grocery cashier/clerk, greeter, etc.) work experience interacting with the public while providing a service. Provide a brief description of the organization(s), your role, and specific examples of how you explained and/or promoted the service of your organization.
Example: Associate for retail sales organization, Target Corporation: worked as a front end cashier and runner to assist customers with purchases, locating merchandise, and answering questions when customers needed assistance. Provided excellent customer service in accordance with Target policies and procedures.
If you do not have any related experience, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
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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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