Sanitarian - Faribault & Martin Human Services Counties

Minnesota Merit System; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is seeking a full-time Registered Sanitarian to independently manage environmental health inspections and respond to public health concerns. The role focuses on safeguarding community health through inspections of food, lodging, pools, and related facilities.

Applicants should have a four-year degree in environmental/physical sciences and be eligible for REHS/RS certification in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or related sciences required.
• Registered Sanitarian certification or eligibility desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for licensed food, beverage, lodging, and pool establishments.
• Perform school food service inspections twice per year.
• Complete plan reviews and licensing activities for new and existing establishments.
• Respond to nuisance, radon, lead concerns, and other environmental hazards.
• Investigate foodborne and waterborne illness reports.
• Educate operators and the public to ensure compliance.
• Document inspections and issue corrective orders with follow-up.

Skills

Public health inspection

Environmental health

Nuisance response

Emergency preparedness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or related sciences

Job description

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is accepting applications for the position of a full-time (40 hours per week) Sanitarian - Registered Sanitarian.

The salary range for Faribault & Martin is $30.91 - $42.04 per hour.

Are you passionate about protecting public health, ensuring safe environments, and building strong community partnerships? Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is seeking a dedicated Registered Sanitarian to join our Community Health team.

As our Sanitarian, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding the health of our communities by independently managing environmental health inspections and responding to public health concerns.

Come join the public service team at Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties every day!

The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes health insurance (including option for high-deductible health plan) with employer sharing in cost, employer-paid $20,000 term life insurance, earned sick and safe time, generous paid leave policy, and 11 paid holidays each year. As a public employer, we provide a defined benefit annuity through PERA (employer contributes 6.5% plus 1%; employee contributes 6.5%). Employees have options for employee-paid dental, vision, accident, critical care insurance, and additional life insurance. Employees can contribute pre-tax to health savings account (per qualifications), pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Corebridge and Nationwide). Employer qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Additional details are available on our website at www.fmchs.com. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.

Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families, yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.

Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life.

Faribault and Martin County Examples of Duties

• Conducting inspections for all licensed food, beverage, lodging, and pool establishments.
• Performing school food service inspections twice per year.
• Completing plan reviews and licensing activities for new and existing establishments.
• Responding to nuisance complaints, radon and lead concerns, and other environmental hazards.
• Investigating foodborne and waterborne illness reports.
• Educating operators and the public using a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Documenting inspections, issuing corrective orders, and ensuring follow-up compliance.
• Participating in emergency preparedness training and exercises.

Merit System Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a major in the physical and/or biological sciences, sanitary science, or other fields closely related to environmental health.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/sanitarian/

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, or other related environmental health field, including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in the physical or biological sciences, as required by Minnesota Rules 4695.2700, subpart 1A. Candidates must also be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian (REHS/RS) in Minnesota or obtain registration within two years of employment. This position additionally requires completion of Food Code and Regulations training and Pool Operator certification, which may be obtained after hire, as well as twenty-four hours of continuing education every two years and a valid driver’s license.