Public Health Environmental Sanitarian & Inspector

Sauk-County,-Wi; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk County is seeking an Environmental Health Sanitarian to join the Public Health Department. The role involves applying environmental measures to prevent disease and protect health and safety, with inspections of hotels, restaurants, schools, and similar facilities across Sauk County.

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with potential for additional hours. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or related field and a Wisconsin driver’s license; R.E.H.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Microbiology, or another related field.
• Valid Wisconsin State Driver's License.
• Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian or ability to become certified within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections relating to contracts with the DNR, DATCP and DSPS such as Hotel/Motels, Campgrounds, Restaurants, School Lunch Programs, Retail Food Establishments, Tattoo/Body Art Establishments, and Transient Non-community Wells.
• Effectively document and track inspections using the HealthSpace system.
• Investigates environmental health complaints and determines health hazard risk.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures used by environmental health staff.
• Respond to complaints from the public regarding foodborne illness and coordinate with others for investigation.
• Compile and maintain program data; analyze data; and make recommendations regarding program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide education and outreach for radon, mold and air/water quality.
• Conduct environmental investigations of lead and health hazards.
• Conduct site visits and collect water samples for non-community wells within Sauk County.
• Provide educational opportunities and outreach to citizens of the county and licensed establishment operators.
• Participate in population health initiatives.
• Prepare required reports to the Department of Health Services and other agencies.
• Enforce statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and standards of environmental health and safety.
• Perform environmental sampling or testing.
• Coordinate county environmental health programs with various county and state agencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Sauk County is seeking an Environmental Health Sanitarian to join the Public Health Department. The role involves applying environmental measures to prevent disease and protect health and safety, with inspections of hotels, restaurants, schools, and similar facilities across Sauk County.

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with potential for additional hours. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or related field and a Wisconsin driver’s license; R.E.H.S.