Sanitarian 2

West Virginia; Johnson Place (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia environmental and public health sanitation division seeks a Sanitarian to perform inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation. The role involves extensive public contact and travel, under general supervision.

Requirements include an associate’s degree, one year of sanitarian experience (or a bachelor’s degree substituting for training and experience), and a valid driver’s license with access to an automobile

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for both required training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; automobile availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, investigations, evaluations and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation.
• Provide general services in environmental and public health sanitation programs.
• Public contact and considerable travel are required.

Skills

Public health inspections

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree substitution allowed

Job description

Under general supervision, these positions perform full-performance level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. They conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation, as well as provide general services in environmental and public health sanitation programs. Public contact and considerable travel are required. Perform related work as required.

Training

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.

Substitution

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for both the required training and experience.

Special Requirements

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