Environmental Sanitarian II

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An Environmental Sanitarian II performs environmental health investigations and issues violation notices and civil and environmental citations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek including evening and weekend hours and on a 24-hour call back in case of emergencies. Work is performed at sites of investigations where vermin, dirt, filth, dilapidated structures, and other undesirable conditions are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion involving long periods of standing, walking or crouching while inspecting business sites.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or environmental health.

 OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

Positions assigned to the Lead Paint Program must obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Technician accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 6 months of hire; they must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Risk Assessor accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain and maintain both accreditations are grounds for dismissal.

A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the techniques of environmental health investigation.
• Knowledge of various office software.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret inspection and investigation findings and determine code violations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed narrative reports of environmental health investigations and complaints.
• Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device, tablet or any other technological equipment that may be used to conduct, capture, or record inspections and investigations.
• Ability to give testimony in court against violators of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with managers of food establishments, industrial operations and institutional facilities regarding environmental health.
• Ability to promote community understanding and support for environmental health laws.
• Ability to enforce environmental health laws with firmness and tact.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare detailed legal reports.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

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