Register Sanitarian / Environmental Health Inspector

Redirected; Connecticut; On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Highlands Health District is seeking a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Inspector to perform health inspections and related environmental health fieldwork, including food establishments, cosmetology, and temporary event inspections.

This full‑time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a defined contribution retirement plan, flexible hours with a half‑day Friday, paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays, and a 37‑hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field; 3–5 years of relevant experience for the Registered Sanitarian.
• Or 1–2 years of relevant experience for Environmental Health Inspector; a current DPH certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health inspections (food establishments, cosmetology, and temporary food events) and subsurface sewage oversight.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and educate communities in a compassionate, educational approach.
• Work as part of the EHHD team reporting to the Chief Sanitarian.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or related field

Job description

Position Type

Eastern Highlands Health District / Environmental Health Inspector

Date Posted

9/3/2026

Location

Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Eastern Highlands Health District

Registered Sanitarian

OR

Environmental Health Inspector

Salary Ranges: $67,146 to $90,016 � Registered Sanitarian

$46,478 to $62,745 � Environmental Health Inspector

Overview

We are currently recruiting to fill one vacancy with either a Registered Sanitarian OR Environmental Health Inspector to conduct health inspections, and other environmental health field work. This full-time position will be responsible for performing work in the area of environmental health; including, food establishment inspections, cosmetology inspections, and temporary food event inspections, and subsurface sewage disposal oversight. This position reports directly to the Chief Sanitarian.

The health district offers a full scope of competitive benefits, including a choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans. We provide a defined contribution retirement plan. We offer a variety of other benefits such as life insurance, vision, dental insurance, wellness incentives, professional development and training support, flexible spending accounts, optional retirement plans, payment in lieu of medical insurance, and flexible working hours with a half-day on Fridays. Paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays are provided with a 37-hour workweek.

What You Should Bring

Registered Sanitarian - We are looking for an individual who has a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field, with 3 to 5 years relevant experience. A current DPH certification in food service inspection, a Registered Sanitarian license issued by the CT DPH, and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, with the ability to effectively enforce health codes with a compassionate, educational approach.

Environmental Health Inspector - We are looking for an individual who has a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field, with 1 to 2 years relevant experience. A current DPH certification in food service inspection, and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification is preferred. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, with the ability to effectively enforce health codes with a compassionate, educational approach.

The EHHD is an EEO/M/F/V employer.