Sanitarian 1

State of West Virginia; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking entry-level sanitarians to perform inspections, investigations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation under direct supervision. Public contact and considerable travel are required.

Candidates typically hold an Associate’s degree and may have a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preference for majors in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture.
• Must be permitted as sanitarian-in-training or certified as sanitarian with the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be permitted or certified with the Board per reciprocity.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.
• Requires public contact and considerable travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation under direct supervision.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Nature of Work

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.