Sanitarian 1

West Virginia; Johnson Place (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking entry-level Sanitarian staff under direct supervision to enforce environmental and public health sanitation laws. You will learn to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs, with significant public contact and travel across the state.

Training requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants with majors in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science

Qualifications

• Training: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws under direct supervision.
• Acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation.
• Public contact and considerable travel are required.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Under direct supervision, these positions perform entry-level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. They acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation. Public contact and considerable travel are required. Perform related work as required.

Training: Associate’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.

Must be permitted as a sanitarian-in-training or certified as a sanitarian with the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be permitted or certified with the Board per the Reciprocity section of the Practice of Public Health Sanitation, W. Wa. Code R.§20-4-4 es seq. Must possess a valid driver's license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.