Regional Sanitarian

Nature of Work

This position serves as the Regional Sanitarian for the PHS Mid-Ohio Valley Region, providing support to local health departments within the assigned area. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of OEHS-permitted manufactured food facilities and, as needed, assisting with inspections of other OEHS-permitted establishments. The Regional Sanitarian works closely with public stakeholders, governmental agencies, and private sector industries to address environmental health concerns while providing regulatory and technical support. This role also involves responding to complaints related to public health violations and emergencies, promoting public health awareness, attending professional development and grant-required training, and delivering 64 hours of on-the-job training to newly hired sanitarians within the region.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally 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 a regionally 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,098.00 - $84,558.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,098 - $84,558