Salary : $84,881.34 - $103,447.44 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-020940
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.Typical Duties- Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of environmental health staff assigned to an area of environmental quality control programs.
- Advise on the interpretation and application of laws, ordinances, regulations and policies.
- Develop and implement programs and procedures.
- Instruct field staff in uniform methods of inspection and enforcement procedures.
- Advise and assist district Environmental Health Specialists and Dairy Inspectors in dealing with and solving difficult problems.
For a full list of duties please click
Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: - Bachelor's degree in environmental health, science, agriculture or related fields of science. or
Equivalency for Education:- Possess alternate qualifications per Title 17, Article 1, Section 7941 of the California Administrative Code.
Experience: - Three (3) years of experience as a registered environmental health specialist. OR
- Three (3) years of experience as a registered dairy inspector
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of environmental quality control, sanitation, and public health.
- Principles and practices of supervising and training.
- Principles and practices relating to safe food production, processing, and handling.
- Chemistry, biology, microbiology, geology, hydrology and environmental health sciences sufficient to evaluate food sanitation, air and water emissions, sewage and drinking water systems, solid waste management, land use constraints, and hazardous material issues.
- Advanced math including algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis.
- Federal and State laws and regulations governing environmental quality control, water and land use, public health sanitation, hazardous materials, and solid waste management.
Skill/Ability to:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of a computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Coordinate work assignments of division staff members.
- Read, interpret documents, and apply complex laws and regulations.
- Analyze test results and inspection reports accurately, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations and take effective action.
- Detect unsanitary conditions and public health hazards.
- Analyze and make decisions regarding adequacy and effectiveness of proposals regarding site assessment and remediation activities.
- Develop and implement new policies and procedures.
- Perform the most complex and sensitive work, conduct investigations, inspections, and apply appropriate reporting procedure.
For a full list of knowledge, skills/abilities, please see job specification.
License or Certificate:Must have one of the following professional certifications:
- A valid Environmental Health Specialist certificate of registration issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
- OR A valid Registered Dairy Inspector certification issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional InformationConditions of EmploymentCandidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Bargaining Unit 19The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive PayEmployees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.
Years of Service% IncreaseTotal5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.01
The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position.
You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.Please describe your responsibility in supervising or providing lead supervision of others. Indicate the number and level of the employees, and your specific responsibility (i.e., assigning and/or reviewing work; monitoring workload; counseling and disciplining; evaluating work performance; interviewing and hiring).
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This position requires a valid Environmental Health Specialist certificate of registration issued by the California State department of Health Services OR a valid Registered Dairy Inspector certification by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Do you posses at least one of these certificates or are in the process of obtaining?
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