Sanitarian 1
$45,011.82 - Jefferson County Health Department
This level in the series performs professional trainee level duties in public health sanitation inspection, investigation and education. Participates in a sanitation training program. Provides a full range of services in food, milk and water sanitation, sewage and solid waste disposal, school and institutional sanitation, disease and rodent control and disaster sanitation. Work is governed by extensive guidelines, procedures, laws, regulations, rules and policies; and the use of standard techniques for evaluation and investigation.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
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. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
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Requirements
- Conducts health inspections for settings such as food service establishments, hotels, swimming pools, schools, and all licensed facilities to determine compliance with applicable health regulations.
- Evaluates water well and private sewage disposal system applications and performs on-site evaluations prior to issuing permits. Completes on-site inspections of all water well and private sewage disposal system installations and complaints.
- Conducts investigations of nuisance complaints; disaster sanitation; insect and vector control; rabies investigations; and investigations of solid waste storage and transportation facilities.
- Collects indoor air quality samples, water samples, ice samples, food samples, milk samples and sewage samples.
- Attends in-service training and other meetings, seminars and workshops pertaining to general environmental and public health sanitation programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health sanitation.
- Ability to make objective evaluations and investigations and to interpret and apply regulations related to a variety of general environmental and public health sanitation problems.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with local government officials and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally 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: A valid driver's license and availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment. Upon hire, must register as a Sanitarian-in-Training with the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians.
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