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.