Sanitarian 1 - HD35 - Wheeling-Ohio Health Department - Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
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Sanitarian 2 - HD35 - Wheeling-Ohio Health Department - Ohio Co
State of West Virginia
HD35-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$41,194 - $71,789
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting places like restaurants and public facilities to ensure they meet health and safety standards, investigating complaints, and educating the community on sanitation practices.
It requires traveling around the area and interacting with the public regularly.
A good fit would be someone with a background in public health who enjoys fieldwork and has experience in environmental inspections.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- One year of full-time paid experience as a sanitarian
- Permitted as a sanitarian-in-training or certified as a sanitarian with the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians (or eligible via reciprocity)
- Valid driver's license
- Availability of an automobile for work-related travel
- Ability to work under general supervision with some independent judgment
- Completion of sanitation training program
Full Job Description
These positions work under general supervision, these positions perform full-performance level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws.
They conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation, as well as provide general services in environmental and public health sanitation programs.
Public contact and considerable travel are required. These positions perform professional full-performance level duties.
They have some latitude for independent judgment and may vary work methods and procedures within prescribed parameters, as work is governed by extensive guidelines, procedures, laws, regulations, rules and policies for evaluations, inspections and investigations.
Continue to participate in a sanitation training program. Perform related work as required.OHIO26003 - ALTERNATE TO OHIO26002WHEELING-OHIOOHIO COUNTY
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You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.AND
Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
Special Requirements: Must be permitted as a sanitarian-in-training or certified as a sanitarian with the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be permitted or certified with the Board per the Reciprocity section of the Practice of Public Health Sanitation, W. Va. Code R. §20-4-4 et seq. Must possess a valid driver's license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.
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