Raises approved for Fresno County Health Department staff

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – Salary increases and other benefits have been approved for some workers at the Fresno County Department of Public Health, officials with the city announced in their response to Civil Grand Jury’s Report No. 4.

Officials with the city say the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Office (CAO), and DPH have previously identified many of the areas highlighted in the report and have been actively addressing them. Some of them include:

• The Board of Supervisors approved salary increases for the DPH Environmental Health inspector positions of 23% by July 2025.
• The Board of Supervisors has not only approved salary increases but also approved free downtown parking and more affordable health care to help attract and retain staff.
• DPH plans to update existing fees and add new fees to support the division’s program operations and address updated California Retail Food Code requirements. The proposed fees will be presented to the board in the early fall.
• DPH has implemented significant website improvements since the Grand Jury interviewed staff and continues to identify areas to improve such as navigation and accessibility.
• The Grand Jury raised concerns with the AMANDA system, which has improved the efficiencies in billing and inspection workflows.
• In October 2024, Fresno County will host the CDPH statewide Pre-Standardization Conference to ensure the uniform interpretation and application of the California Retail Food Code.

Officials say the Fresno County Department of Public Health, including the Environmental Health division, prioritizes public safety when it involves any food-borne illness investigations.

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