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Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Sanitarian 1 - Logan County Health Department - Logan Co.

State of West Virginia

HD23-Logan County Health Department

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$39,461 - $68,582

per year

Type

Closes

March 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job at the Logan County Health Department involves enforcing public health and environmental sanitation laws through inspections, investigations, and educational programs, all under direct supervision.

It requires a lot of interaction with the public and travel around the county.

It's a good fit for recent college graduates with a background in sciences who are eager to learn about health protection and have reliable transportation.

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
  • Willingness to work under direct supervision and perform entry-level duties

Full Job Description

These positions work 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.

1 VACANCY
LOGAN COUNTY


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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.***

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5270291