Environmental Health Specialist I/II-Food (Environmental Sanitarian I / II)

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Specialist to join their team in promoting public health and safety. This role involves conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in biological sciences and demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on community health through your expertise and commitment to excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about environmental health and eager to contribute to a vital public service.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holidays

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college in biological, environmental, or physical sciences.
• Certification as a registered environmental sanitarian or proof of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations for food service facilities.
• Respond to complaints and ensure compliance with health codes.
• Prepare documentation and maintain records for inspections.

Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Environmental Health Regulations

Inspection Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

Job description

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Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Environmental Health Specialist I/II-Food Protection Services (Environmental Sanitarian I / II) depending on qualifications with the Anne Arundel County Health Department.

Environmental Health Specialist I/II-Food This position conducts inspections and investigations for the promotion of environmental health, for the protection of the environment, and the enforcement of State and local environmental health codes, laws, and regulations. Field inspections and/or investigations are conducted on food service facilities with follow-up action, as necessary.

This is professional full-performance level work involving inspection, investigation, and code enforcement to obtain compliance with various environmental health laws, codes, ordinances, and standards.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

The incumbent is assigned to specific functional and programmatical areas within the Division of Community and Environmental Health. Work involves extensive public contact and is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level Sanitarian with independent judgments made only on routine assignments in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Employee completes required inspections for High, Moderate, and Low priority food service facilities assigned (permanent and mobile). Priority is to be given to emergency complaint response, performing initial inspections for new FSFs under a change of ownership within 45 days (as assigned), and completing inspections for public schools in September, January, and May each year.
• Respond to non-emergency complaints within ten (10) working days of receipt and ensure that emergency or foodborne outbreak complaints are responded to within 24 hours of receipt.
• Assures that re-inspections for food service facility routine inspections and complaints are completed within seven (7) working days of written notification of violation correction time.
• Responds to all after-hours emergencies as required and inspect all temporary food service facilities as needed when designated, per schedule, as the assigned Tier II Environmental Health Specialist.
• Respond to all emergencies as required and inspect all temporary food service facilities as needed when designated. Per schedule, as the assigned Tier 11 Environmental Health Specialist;
• Investigates the nature of the complaint with the complainant to determine possible public or environmental health violations.
• Takes routine or less complex field samples of items such as food, beverages, air, soil, water, paint, etc., and sends them to the laboratory for testing and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable health laws, codes, regulations, and standards; Reads analyzes and interprets laboratory test results and reports to determine compliance or presence of environmental health hazard.
• Issues written notices of code violation to the responsible party(ies) to communicate what practices or operations are not in compliance.
• Confers with owners and operators to explain, clarify, and resolve actual/potential problems and to initiate or recommend appropriate actions necessary to gain compliance.
• Prepares and submits written correspondence or documentation in the resolution of cases or promotion or accomplishment of the agency's goals, missions, or objectives.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable records, data, statistics, and documentation for inclusion in reports or to provide information for potential use at hearings or court proceedings.
• Testifies at hearings or court proceedings to provide relevant evidence or testimony in the adjudication of code violation cases.
• Maintains, uses, and operates vehicles, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established departmental rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participates in training of Environmental Sanitarians I.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, objectives, techniques, and practices related to public and environmental health programs;
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to apply natural science principles in such fields as biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering;
• Knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws, codes,s and ordinances governing public and environmental health;
• Ability to recognize environmental health problems and to learn and properly apply appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, or standards;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with State, Local, Federal, and community representatives, property and business owners, co-workers, and the general public;
• Ability to interpret and enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially;
• Ability to accurately read and interpret maps, plans, and schematic drawings;
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct inspections, investigations, and surveys;
• Ability to provide testimony at hearings and in court; and
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, vehicles, and instruments for sampling, testing, and measuring.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Sanitarian I: $49,908.00 - $89,654.00 Annually

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological, environmental, or physical sciences.

EXPERIENCE: A certification as a registered environmental sanitarian or proof of eligibility to obtain a license, from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Environmental Sanitarian II: $57,876.00 - $103,971.00 Annually

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological, environmental, or physical sciences.

EXPERIENCE: A certification as a registered environmental sanitarian with the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration; one (1) or more years of professional experience in environmental health inspection work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Note: This position will be filled at the Environmental Sanitarian I or II depending on the credentials and level of experience of the successful candidates.

Note: Environmental Sanitarian I/II is a proficiency advancement series.

Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in:

• Must have a certificate of eligibility or a license from the Board of Environmental Health Specialists.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
• Aetna Open Choice PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance

• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits
  
  

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

03

Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in biological, environmental, or physical sciences?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

If you answered yes to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned. If you answered "No" please type N/A

05

For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide accreditation and educational equivalency documentation, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Does this apply to you, and if Yes, did you attach the necessary documentation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you certified as a registered environmental sanitarian with the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Please state your certification number and expiration date.

08

If you don't have a certification, do you have a certification of eligibility to obtain a license with the MD State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you have a certification of eligibility to obtain a license with the MD State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration, did you attach it to your application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Do you have one (1) or more years of professional experience in environmental health inspection work?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No" please write N/A

• Required Question

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• Seniority level

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• Employment type

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