Health Inspector

The State of North Dakota is hiring a Health Inspector based in Bismarck, ND, responsible for conducting health and sanitation inspections of various establishments. The role involves providing education, technical assistance, and outreach, developing training programs, and assisting with compliance decisions and investigations. A flexible work schedule is offered, requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills. The position is not remote, as it requires travel within South Central and Southwest North Dakota.
About the position

As a Health Inspector with the State of North Dakota, you will play a crucial role in ensuring public health and safety through comprehensive health and sanitation inspections. This position is based in Bismarck, ND, and involves conducting inspections of licensed food and lodging establishments, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds, body art facilities, and tanning establishments within your assigned territory, primarily covering South Central and Southwest North Dakota. You will utilize an assigned state fleet vehicle to travel to various locations and perform inspections in accordance with applicable state laws, rules, and industry standards. Your responsibilities will include assisting the Field Supervisor with plan review procedures across all program areas, providing technical assistance, education, and outreach to license applicants. You will lead the Division's educational outreach activities, focusing on environmental health and safety concerns, and develop training programs to enhance compliance and understanding among stakeholders. Additionally, you will assist with grant writing and budget planning, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support public health initiatives. In this role, you will be expected to make compliance decisions based on your observations, interviews, and record reviews. You will prepare and conduct investigations related to complaints, foodborne illnesses, and injuries, while also contributing to strategic planning and emergency response efforts. Your ability to prepare educational materials and share information will be vital in improving government transparency and engaging with the regulated community and consumers. To thrive in this position, you must be adept at developing and maintaining effective working relationships with various stakeholders, while also being capable of working independently and as part of a team. You will need to make informed decisions based on your knowledge and observations, and communicate information clearly and concisely. A commitment to lifelong learning, particularly in environmental and regulatory program areas, is essential. You should also be able to maintain composure under pressure, effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines. The position offers a flexible work schedule, allowing for a balance between independent work and collaboration with others.

Responsibilities
• Conduct health and sanitation inspections of licensed food and lodging establishments, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds, body art, and tanning facilities.
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• Assist the Field Supervisor with plan review procedures for various program areas.
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• Provide technical assistance, education, and outreach to license applicants.
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• Lead the Division's educational outreach activities related to environmental health and safety concerns.
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• Develop training programs and assist with grant writing and budget planning.
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• Make compliance decisions based on observations, interviews, and record reviews.
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• Prepare and conduct complaint investigations, foodborne illness, and injury investigations.
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• Assist with strategic planning and emergency planning and response.
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• Prepare educational materials and improve transparency of government operations.
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• Engage and extend resources to the regulated community and inform consumers.

Requirements
• Knowledge of state laws, rules, industry principles, and policies related to health and sanitation.
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• Ability to conduct inspections and make compliance decisions based on observations and interviews.
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• Strong communication skills to convey and present information clearly and concisely.
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• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
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• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
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• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in environmental health or regulatory program areas.
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• Familiarity with grant writing and budget planning processes.
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• Previous experience in educational outreach or training program development.

Benefits
• Sign-on bonus up to $4000.
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• Starting salary range of $4,600 - $5,700 per month with a potential 5% increase after six months of employment.
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• Flexible work schedule options (four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days).