Foodborne Illness RRT Lead & Sanitation Coordinator

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The WV Department of Human Services in Kanawha County seeks a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator to lead outbreak investigations, manage grant funds, and coordinate regional and national meetings. You will train local health departments, chair the WV Food Rapid Response Team, and oversee inspections of manufactured food establishments statewide.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years as a sanitarian (or a Master’s degree substituted for one year), and licensed

Qualifications

• Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
• Substitution: Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Special Requirements: Licensed as a Registered Sanitarian or eligible to be licensed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all foodborne illness environmental health investigations with local health departments.
• Chair the WV Food Rapid Response Team and coordinate activities and meetings.
• Inspect manufactured food establishments statewide; coordinate food training for sanitarians.
• Attend FDA-related meetings and fulfill related training for emergency response.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Sanitarian experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The WV Department of Human Services in Kanawha County seeks a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator to lead outbreak investigations, manage grant funds, and coordinate regional and national meetings. You will train local health departments, chair the WV Food Rapid Response Team, and oversee inspections of manufactured food establishments statewide.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years as a sanitarian (or a Master’s degree substituted for one year), and licensed