Sanitarian I, Certified or Uncertified

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central District Health Department in Enfield, CT is seeking a Sanitarian for an hourly, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with duties spanning enforcement of state and local health regulations, inspections of sewage, food service, pools, daycare, and cosmetology facilities.

The position requires a public health or related degree, CT food inspector certification preferred, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health or science, biology or the natural sciences.
• Current Certification as Food Inspector in the State of Connecticut preferred or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Regulations of Connecticut and North Central District Health Department Sanitary Code.
• Inspect sites for proposed sewage disposal systems and conduct soil surveys and percolation tests.
• Review plans for proposed systems and inspect installations; investigate health nuisance and housing complaints.
• Inspect full range of licensed food service establishments and investigate food-borne illness complaints.
• Inspect public swimming pools, daycare facilities and cosmetology establishments; conduct lead inspections and follow-up.
• Prepare written reports with findings, analyses, conclusions and corrective recommendations.
• Participate in public health preparedness training and drills; be available for emergencies, evenings, weekends, and some off-hours.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Inspection skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Food Inspector certification preferred

Valid driver’s license

Job description

This is an hourly position for 37.5 hours per week. This position will be responsible for the range of Sanitarian duties; an individual with 2+ years of experience is preferred.

Specific Responsibilities (Illustrative Only):

• Enforcement of the Regulations of the State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Statutes and North Central District Health Department Sanitary Code.
• Inspects sites for proposed sewage disposal systems.
• Conducts soil surveys and percolation tests.
• Reviews plans for proposed systems and inspects installations.
• Investigates public health nuisance complaints and housing complaints.
• Inspects the full range of food service establishments licensed by the department.
• Investigates complaints of food-borne illness.
• Inspect public swimming pools and bathing areas.
• Inspects daycare facilities.
• Inspect cosmetology establishments.
• Conducts lead inspections and follow-up.
• Reviews plans for food service establishments and cosmetology establishments.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by the Director of Health or the Senior Sanitarians.
• Prepares written reports containing findings, analyses, conclusions and corrective recommendations.
• Participate in public health preparedness training and participate in preparedness drills and exercises assigned, with the understanding that the assigned role in a drill or actual emergency may differ from typical day-to-day responsibilities.
• Evening and weekend work will be required as well as occasional off-hour availability for emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health or science, biology or the natural sciences.
• An individual who has been certified to conduct food service inspections by the State of Connecticut prior to the requirement for a bachelor’s degree may be considered if it is found that the individual has a combination of education and current experience that is deemed to be sufficient.
• Current Certification as Food Inspector in the State of Connecticut preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

The North Central District Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.