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Sanitarian, Chief-BPH-Office of Environmental Health Services-Marion Co.
State of West Virginia
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$48,098 - $84,558
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves serving as a regional sanitarian who inspects food establishments, sewage systems, and state institutions to ensure public health safety, while responding to complaints and emergencies in Marion County, West Virginia.
The role also includes collaborating with local health departments, government agencies, and private industries to promote environmental health and provide technical support.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in public health or environmental science who enjoys fieldwork, regulatory work, and community outreach.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Four years of full-time paid experience as a sanitarian
- Master's degree in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science, or agriculture (substitutes for one year of experience)
- Licensed as a registered sanitarian by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or eligible via reciprocity
- Valid driver's license
- Access to an automobile for work use
Full Job Description
1 VACANCY
MARION COUNTY
This position will be the Regional Sanitarian for the Public Health Sanitation Preparedness Action Coalition Team (PHS PACT) Region assisting local health departments in assigned region(s).
This position conducts inspections at State Institutions related to the Food Establishment Rule and General Sanitation Rule. Conducts work related to the On-site Sewage Rule as assigned.
Responds to complaints related to public health violations and emergencies.
The Regional Sanitarian position works closely with public stakeholders, governmental agencies, and private sector industries to address public environmental health needs and provide regulatory and technical support.
Regional Sanitarian promotes public health awareness, attends professional development, and other training as required.
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
OR
Substitution: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Special Requirements: Must be licensed as a registered sanitarian by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be licensed 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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