Drinking Water Protection Sanitarian - Public Health Sanitarian 1 or 2

Minnesota Department of Health; Duluth (MN); Ibrido; USD 40.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

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Telework eligible

Descrizione del lavoro

Minnesota Department of Health in Duluth is seeking a Drinking Water Protection Sanitarian to enforce SDWA rules for noncommunity water systems and to support core public health functions within the Drinking Water Protection Section. The role operates on a day shift, Monday–Friday, with up to 50% telework and up to 50% travel to inspect facilities and address water quality concerns.

A bachelor's degree in environmental health and REHS/RS eligibility are required or provided for progression

Competenze

• Possession of a REHS/RS Certification OR the ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• A bachelor's degree OR a degree-in-progress in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field which includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences.
• Public Health Sanitarian 2 requires two years of experience and ability to obtain REHS/RS within two years OR a master's degree with 18 months of related experience.

Mansioni

• Manage a sanitary survey, inner-wellhead inspection and source water contamination inventory workload for NPWS.
• Coordinate collection, submission, and analysis of water samples to ensure SDWA compliance.
• Investigate and assist in resolving waterborne contamination incidents and emergencies.
• Evaluate noncommunity systems to support monitoring waivers and SDWA inventory data.
• Conduct primary enforcement activities for unresolved SDWA violations.

Conoscenze

REHS/RS Certification

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field

Master's degree in environmental health or related field (for Sanitarian 2)

Descrizione del lavoro

Working Title: Drinking Water Protection Sanitarian

Job Class: Public Health Sanitarian 1 or 2

Agency: Health Department

• Telework Eligible: Yes

• Job ID: 97588
• Location: Duluth
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders through 11/06/2026.
• Date Posted: 10/31/2026
• Closing Date: 11/13/2026
• Hiring Agency: Health Department
• Division: Health Protection
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly
• Bargaining Unit: 214 - MN Associaiton of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join a mission-driven team in the Environmental Health division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. As a Drinking Water Protection Sanitarian in the Drinking Water Protection (DWP) Section you will help protect public health in the use and consumption of water via the implementation and enforcement of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and other Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) rules as they pertain to noncommunity public water systems (NPWS), and to provide other core public health functions for the MDH Drinking Water Protection Section.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a sanitary survey, inner-wellhead inspection and source water contamination inventory workload of transient and nonntransient NCPWS in assigned area, ensuring each facility is in compliance with the SDWA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage the collection, submission, and/or analysis of water samples from noncommunity public water systems to determine compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Standards of the SDWA and conduct technical inspections based on water sample results.
• Investigate and assist in resolving all potential waterborne contamination incidents and illnesses, and other emergency situations as requested, so that the health of the public is protected.
• Evaluate noncommunity systems in order to obtain baseline data to support related program activities, such as monitoring waivers, source water protection grants, and federal SDWA inventory data.
• Conduct primary enforcement activities for unresolved SDWA violations. Document violations, requesting and participating in appropriate enforcement activities for transient and nontransient NCPWS.

This position may require working longer days occasionally in order to accommodate long-distance travel and the client’s schedule.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50miles from their primary work location from the 50% in‑office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must belegally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Public Health Sanitarian 1 Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a registration as an Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS Certification) OR the ability to obtain within two years of hire.

Candidates may be hired on a provisional basis, without a current or renewable REHS/RS credential with evidence of:

A bachelor's degree OR a degree-in-progress in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field which includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences.

Public Health Sanitarian 2 Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian and the ability to obtain an REHS/RS certification within two years of hire.

OR

• Possession of a master's degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field and eighteen (18) months of experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian and