Sanitarian, Chief - BPH - Office of Environmental Health Services - Kanawha or Marion County
State of West Virginia
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Sanitarian 1 - Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department - Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
HD02-Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$39,461 - $68,582
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves enforcing public health and environmental sanitation laws by conducting inspections, investigations, and educational programs under supervision.
It requires a lot of interaction with the public and travel within the community.
A good fit would be someone with a bachelor's degree in a related science field who is eager to learn and committed to protecting community health.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Preference for majors in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science, or agriculture
- Successful completion of a sanitarian’s training course within 12 months of appointment
- Obtain a permit as a sanitarian-in-training
- Valid driver's license
- Access to an automobile for work-related travel
- Ability to work under direct supervision and perform entry-level duties
Full Job Description
Special Hiring Rates:
- $50,000.00 - Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department (SPB 3154)
The position works 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..
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor'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.
Special Requirements: Within 12 months of appointment, must successfully complete a sanitarian’s training course as approved by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians to become eligible to be issued a permit as a sanitarian-in-training. Must possess a valid driver's license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Additional Information
Special Hiring Rates:
- $50,000.00 - Berkeley-Morgan County Health Department (SPB 3154)
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