Sanitarian II

Town of Mansfield/Mansfield Board of Education, CT; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 67,146 - 90,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HDHP medical plans

Defined contribution retirement plan

Life insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays

Job summary

The Town of Mansfield/Mansfield Board of Education, CT is seeking a full-time Sanitarian II. This role involves responsibilities such as conducting inspections in food establishments, cosmetology, and temporary food events, in addition to reviewing subsurface sewage disposal plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or public health and have at least four years of relevant experience. A Registered Sanitarian license and DPH certification are essential. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working hours and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in environmental health, laboratory work, or related field required.
• Current DPH certification in food service inspection is mandatory.
• Registered Sanitarian license and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform food establishment inspections.
• Conduct cosmetology inspections and temporary food event inspections.
• Review subsurface sewage disposal plans and perform project inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to enforce health codes

Teamwork capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or related field

Job description

Job Opening for Sanitarian II

Salary Range: $67,146 - $90,647 annually

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a full‑time position that will be responsible for performing work in the area of environmental health, including food establishment inspections, cosmetology inspections, temporary food event inspections, subsurface sewage disposal plan review, project inspection, and site evaluation. This position reports directly to the Chief Sanitarian.

Benefits

The health district offers a full scope of competitive benefits, including a choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans, a defined contribution retirement plan, life insurance, vision, dental insurance, wellness incentives, professional development and training support, flexible spending accounts, optional retirement plans, payment in lieu of medical insurance, flexible working hours with a half‑day off on Fridays, paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays, all based on a 37‑hour workweek.

Qualifications

We are looking for an individual who has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in environmental health, laboratory work, or a related field. A current DPH certification in food service inspection, a Registered Sanitarian license issued by the CT DPH, and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification are required at time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively enforce health codes with a compassionate, educational approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.