Sanitarian 1

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) seeks entry-level sanitarians to enforce environmental and public health sanitation laws under direct supervision. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs, with significant public contact and travel.

Training requires an accredited associate’s degree; preference may be given to applicants with majors in public health, environmental health, or related sciences.

Qualifications

• Entry-level duties in enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws.
• Public contact and considerable travel are required.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and investigate environmental and public health sanitation issues.
• Conduct evaluations and educational programs related to sanitation.
• Interact with the public and stakeholders as part of enforcement activities.

Skills

Public contact

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university

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. Va. 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.

• 155 W. Market Street, 3rd Floor
  York, Pennsylvania 17401

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