Salary : $93,329.60 - $131,664.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05151-02
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 10/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
The Department Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Supervising Environmental Health Specialists who plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of a group of environmental specialists, as well as technical and clerical personnel engaged in a specialized Environmental Health Services (EHS) program, such as Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Rodent Vector Control, Water and Wastewater, and Waste Management. Positions may be assigned to district offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Rancho Cucamonga.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Disaster Service Worker: Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.

Work Assignment: Applicants must indicate willingness to accept work assignments in all of the following areas: Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, and San Bernardino in order to be eligible for these positions.

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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meetboth of the following certification and experience requirements:
Certification: 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).
-AND-
Experience: Two and one half (2.5) years of full time equivalent experience as a journey-level REHS, which must include one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity* as an REHS. (NOTE: The lead/supervisory experience may run concurrently with the journey-level REHS experience. Experience as a Trainee is not considered qualifying, and should be clearly separated from journey-level REHS experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.)
*Substitution Note: A Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration and/or Management, -or- completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy may substitute for up to six (6) months of the required one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

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 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.

For more important details,
Supervisory 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 completed Application and the Supplemental Questions below 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 in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

02

Qualifying Certification: Are you currently registered with the California Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)?

• Yes
• No

03

California REHS Certification: If you answered Yes to the question above (Q #2), provide your current certificate of registration number and expiration date.

Indicate N/A, if you do not possess this certificate of registration as described above.
04

Qualifying REHS Experience: Indicate the amount of experience that you have as a journey-level 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.

• 5.5 or more years
• 4.5 years - less than 5.5 years
• 3.5 years - less than 4.5 years
• 2.5 years - less than 3.5 years
• 1.5 year - less than 2.5 years
• Less than 1.5 years
• N/A; I do not possess any REHS experience as described above.

05

REHS Experience: Please select all program areas in which you have performed journey level REHS duties. You must have a minimum total of 2.5 years of full time equivalent experience performing journey level REHS responsibilities.Note: ALL journey level REHS experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Experience as a Trainee must be listed separately from journey level experience.

• 1) Food and Consumer Protection
• 2) Water Recreation
• 3) Mosquito and Vector Control
• 4) Housing and Property Improvement
• 5) Land Use
• 6) Safe Drinking Water
• 7) Waste Management
• 8) Enforcement activities that included preparation of legal cases and court appearances
• I do not possess experience as described above.

06

Qualifying Lead/Supervisory REHS Experience: Please indicate the amount of time you have performed Registered Environmental Health Specialist duties in a lead or supervisory capacity. This experience may overlap with the journey level REHS experience you reported in Questions 4 and 5.Note: ALL lead and/or supervisory experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application to be evaluated. Experience as a Trainee must be listed separately from your journey level REHS experience.

• 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 lead or supervisory REHS experience as described above.

07

REHS Supervisory/Lead Worker Experience: List each job in which you functioned as a regular, ongoing REHS supervisor or REHS lead worker.

Specify the job title, name of employer, and dates of employment for each position where experience was obtained, and include the following information:
1) Number of employees/titles of positions supervised/led, and
2) Scope of supervisory/lead responsibility.

Example:
Environmental Health Specialist III, San Bernardino County, 11/09-11/15
1. 10 Environmental Health Specialists
2. Assigned/reviewed work, advised on work problems, etc.
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Substitution Option: A Master's degree (or higher) in Business/Public Administration and/or Management, -or- completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy may substitute for up to six (6) months of the required one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Indicate if you possess a qualifying degree and/or certificate of completion as described above. Select all that apply.

• Master's degree (or higher) in Business/Public Administration
• Master's degree (or higher) in Business/Public Management
• Certificate of Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy
• N/A; I do no possess a degree and/or certificate of completion as described above.

09

Office Locations: I am willing to work at all of the Environmental Health Services offices located in San Bernardino, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga.

• Yes
• No

10

Disaster Service Worker: All positions within DPH are designated as Disaster Service Workers. Employees may be required to work after hours, on weekends, and on holidays to support emergency response efforts

• I acknowledge and understand the statement 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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• 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.
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