About EHIB
We identify - and partner with others to control - environmental factors that harm health.
Our Key Activities
- Study human exposure to harmful pollutants;
- Track environmental health data and make it available to the public;
- Investigate possible health threats in our environment;
- Respond to environmental emergencies and community concerns;
- Inform state public health policy and initiatives;
- Provide education, communications, training, and technical assistance.
Our Sections + Programs
Exposure Prevention and Education
Exposure Assessment
Environmental Epidemiology
Site Assessment
Tracking California Program
Sharing our Stories
The videos below show how our programs work with communities to increase health and environmental equity.
Sharing our Stories Video ā Introduction to Our Branchās Work
Signs of the Times Video ā Introduction to the Work of the Community Education + Exposure Prevention Section (formerly Community Participation + Education Section)
What We Do
We investigate health and exposure problems
EHIB responds to emerging environmental health problems, clusters of non-infectious disease, and disasters associated with environmental agents by investigating.
We collect health and exposure data
EHIB monitors trends in the distribution of environmental exposures and health indicators in California.
We provide public health oversight, technical assistance, and training
State and local health agencies, the state legislature, and communities turn to EHIB when environmental health problems require training, consultation, advice on environmental health intervention, or evaluation of epidemiologic and toxicologic evidence.
We rely on participation and partnerships
To ensure that projects are responsive to public concerns and needs, EHIB invites community members, scientists and other involved groups to participate in all stages of activities, including selecting which issues to address and evaluating project success.
We develop policy recommendations
Using information obtained from our investigations, EHIB helps develop state public health policy, initiatives and recommendations.
We maintain scientific preparedness
EHIB staff members are developing research methods in the emerging field of environmental health and strive to remain current with developments in relevant fields and the larger society.
Jobs
EHIB has the following openings:
The intern would be working with Biomonitoring California on the tasks listed below and could work on site (Richmond, CA), virtually, or in a hybrid arrangement. In addition to project-specific work, this position offers the opportunity to learn about careers in public health.
Duties
- Perform literature searches and review publications on specific chemical contaminants (e.g., metals such as arsenic and mercury, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances [PFASs])
- Track and summarize news updates on PFASs related to new federal legislation and regulatory action, California contamination issues, and large lawsuits
- Assist with data collection and cleaning efforts related to drinking water testing for PFASs and blood concentrations
Qualifications
- Pursuing a masterās or doctoral degree in related field
- Knowledge of public health, environmental science, and/or chemistry
- Good organizational skills
- A strong work ethic and good interpersonal and team-oriented skills
- Student must be from a UEI affiliated college (PDF) and reside in California
Interested candidates can apply by sending a letter of interest and CV to Kathleen.Attfield@cdph.ca.gov or through the University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) internship platform. ā
To find out more about how to get a job at the Environmental Health Investigations Branch or any other California state job, please visit the
California State Jobs Website, or download
How to Apply for Jobs in EHIB (PDF).