Rapid Response Sanitarian & Food Safety Coordinator

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County is seeking a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator. The role includes managing grant-dollars for the RRT, attending regional and national meetings, and planning training for local health departments and RRT members.

The position chairs the WV Food Rapid Response Team and coordinates all related activities. The candidate will conduct inspections of manufactured food establishments across the state and participate in outbreak response teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent paid experience as a sanitarian.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Sanitarian or eligible for licensure.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all food borne illness environmental health investigations with the Bureau for Public Health and Local Health Departments.
• Chair the WV Food Rapid Response Team and coordinate activities and meetings.
• Provide training and inspection of manufactured food establishments across the state.
• Attend regional and national meetings; participate in outbreak response teams.

Skills

Sanitarian experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Job description

Kanawha County is seeking a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator. The role includes managing grant-dollars for the RRT, attending regional and national meetings, and planning training for local health departments and RRT members.

The position chairs the WV Food Rapid Response Team and coordinates all related activities. The candidate will conduct inspections of manufactured food establishments across the state and participate in outbreak response teams as needed.