Sanitarian 2
State of West Virginia
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Sanitarian 2
State of West Virginia
HD42-Randolph-Elkins Health Department
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$41,194 - $71,789
per year
Type
Full-Time
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May 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting and monitoring public health and safety in places like restaurants, septic systems, pools, and campsites to ensure they meet cleanliness standards, while also investigating complaints such as food illnesses or animal bites.
The role includes leading safety efforts in the office and helping with emergency preparedness.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in environmental health who enjoys fieldwork and problem-solving in community settings.
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
- Access to an automobile for work use
- Ability to attend training, meetings, and workshops on public health sanitation
Full Job Description
Sanitarian 2
The sanitarian will conduct surveillance, evaluation, and inspection of food service and retail food service establishments, septic systems, wells, pools, mobile home parks, camp grounds, and other establishments as requested.
Investigate dog bites, suspected food borne illnesses, complaints by public, and other areas as assigned. Inspection of establishments to assure compliance with Clean Indoor Air Regulation.
Serve as chair of the Safety Committee and assure inspections of offices and fire drills are carried out on a regular basis.
Attend in-serve training and other meetings, conferences, or workshops pertaining to general environmental and public health sanitation programs. Assist with threat preparedness activities.
Review any problems encountered in the department with the Administrator.
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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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