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Sanitarian, Chief - BPH - Office of Environmental Health Services - Kanawha or Marion County


1 Vacancy
Kanawha OR Marion County

This position is responsible for reviewing food manufacturing and bottled water permit applications, issuing invoices, permits and notices, and reviewing bottled water facility laboratory results for compliance with state and federal rules.  Assist with teaching new sanitarians the state rules and how to conduct food establishment inspections.  Is responsible for coordinating Food Safety Task Force meeting by planning agendas, taking minutes, evaluating variance applications, and establishing a framework through by-laws. Assist the Food Program Manager to draft and review legislative rules, program guidance, and procedures and is prepared to present to policy makers and citizens of topics of interest.  Be required to obtain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Retail Food Standardization by the FDA Regional Food Specialist and have the ability to perform standardization exercises with the Office of Environmental Health Services and local health department staff.  Assist local health departments during foodborne illness investigations. Other duties as assigned.  

 

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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.
Date Posted
02/05/2026
Job Reference
PH26F170 PSA
Organization
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Category
Environmental Health
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