Sanitarian 1

State of West Virginia; Elizabeth (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Sanitarian to support environmental health programs. Under direct supervision, you will conduct inspections and investigations related to food and water sanitation, disease and rodent control, and disaster sanitation.

You will participate in a sanitation training program, travel extensively within assigned areas, and provide public education on sanitation and health regulations. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference for related majors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Applicants with a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be given preference in appointment.
• Must complete sanitarian-in-training course within 12 months of appointment to become eligible for a permit.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to an automobile for employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a sanitation training program.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations in assigned program areas.
• Provide public education on sanitation and health regulations.
• Recommend administrative and/or legal action to supervisors as needed.
• Travel extensively within assigned areas.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Preference for public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture

Job description

Nature of Work

Under direct supervision, this position performs entry-level work in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. Duties include conducting inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs related to food and water sanitation, sewage, school and institutional sanitation, disease and rodent control, and disaster sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a sanitation training program.


• Conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations in assigned program areas.


• Provide public education on sanitation and health regulations.


• Recommend administrative and/or legal action to supervisors as needed.


• Travel extensively within assigned areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: Applicants with a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be given preference in appointment.

Special Requirements

Within 12 months of appointment, must successfully complete a sanitarian's training course as approved by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians to become eligible to be issued a permit as a sanitarian-in-training.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.

Other Information

State employment offers a variety of benefits.