California Occupational License

License Title:
    Registered Environmental Health Specialist
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Licensing Agency:
     California Department of Public Health
     Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management
     Environmental Health Specialist Registration Program

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: P.O. Box 997377
MS 7404
Sacramento,  CA  95899 - 7377
     Phone Number: (916) 449-5662
     Fax Number: (916) 449-5665

     E-mail Address: REHSprog@CDPH.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/REHS.aspx

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Environmental health specialists working for local and state government and in private industries.

Fees: Application: $95
Examination: $126
License: $175 biennially

Examination Frequency: 3 times yearly.

Exam Locations: Sacramento, Los Angeles.

Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree including at least 30 semester units of approved basic science courses and up to 18 months full-time experience that includes on-the-job training.

Average Time to Process Application: 4 weeks.

Renewal Period: Biennially (every other year).

Special License Requirements: N/A

Comments: California Environmental Health Association is a professional organization with additional information on career opportunities.

Authority: California Health and Safey Code, Sections 106600-106735.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 192041