Environmental Health Sanitarian (Retail/Rec)

The State of Wisconsin is seeking an Environmental Health Sanitarian for its Division of Food and Recreational Safety. This field-based role, located in Crawford or Iowa County, involves enforcing food and health safety regulations, conducting inspections, and providing consultation to various stakeholders. Candidates can work at either the Entry or Senior level, with a comprehensive benefits package offered. Commuting expenses are not reimbursed.
Introduction

Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.

What We’re Seeking: DATCP’s Division of Food and Recreational Safety in the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses is recruiting for an Environmental Health Sanitarian – Retail & Recreation Emphasis (Entry or Senior). We will be filling this position at the Entry or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates.

The position will be field based and will be headquartered in one of the counties it serves: Crawford or Iowa County.

Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, there is no expense reimbursement for drive time and gas mileage to commute to the assigned headquarter location. The specific headquarter city used for determining payment of drive time and expense reimbursement will be determined at the time of hire.

This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!

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This posting may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for enforcement of food & health safety laws, administrative codes, regulations, and standards governing retail food and recreational licensing programs under the authority of Wisconsin Statues. The employee must have the ability to work independently, organize and prioritize a variety of tasks, maintain their schedule, and complete their assignments.

Work involves on-site evaluation, inspection, and documentation of sanitation, processes, equipment, and hazards; application of codes and statutes; providing technical consultation and educational services to industry representatives, business owners/operators, agents, local and state officials, the general public, etc.

Food businesses include: Retail food establishments, including mobile food establishments, transient food establishments and vending operations.

Recreational businesses include: Recreational-educational camps; campgrounds; public swimming facilities; hotels; motels; tourist rooming houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

To view the full position descriptions for the positions click links below:

Environmental Health Sanitarian – Entry

Environmental Health Sanitarian – Entry – Bilingual

Environmental Health Sanitarian – Senior

Environmental Health Sanitarian – Senior - Bilingual

Salary Information

The entry level position is in schedule-range 15-04 with a starting pay of $30.09-31.59 per hour. The senior level position is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay of $31.45-34.41.

A $1.00 per hour add-on will be awarded to the selected applicant who passes the bilingual assessment for English and Spanish and/or Mandarin.

A $0.30 per hour Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) add-on may be available depending on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license, or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Ability to obtain the Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or the NEHA REHS/RS certification within three years of hire.

Travel is required for approximately 90% of this position’s duties.

Possess physical abilities to climb and work at elevated heights such as on catwalks.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Through use of sight and hearing must be able to observe physical surroundings.

Ability to complete outdoor job activities 12 months of the year. The employee will encounter inclement weather and extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have the following:
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification

OR
• The REHS/RS credential and application eligibility at the time of hire
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health from a college accredited in the United States; or
• Bachelor’s degree or higher accredited in the United States (with 30 semester hours of college credit in basic Science coursework; college credit in Math or Statistics); and
• Two or more years of work experience in the field of environmental health; or
• Associate degree with 5+ years of work experience in the field of environmental health

For additional information on eligibility requirements see the links below:

EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Bachelor's Degree Programs

EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Master's Degree or PhD

Wisconsin RS Eligibility Requirements

NEHA REHS Eligibility Requirements

International Degree Requirements

Please Note: You must attach supporting documentation that indicates that you have OR are eligible to obtain within (3) years of hire, the Registered Sanitarian credential (i.e. degree/diploma, transcripts, certificates, licensure, international educational evaluation report, etc.). Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

How To Apply

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #17624 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

To be considered for this position, you will need to create a wisc.jobs account (if you don’t already have one) and apply online via the “Apply for Job” button listed on the top right of this job announcement. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to this job posting. In addition, you MUST attach applicable supporting documentation that indicates you already have OR are eligible to obtain within three (3) years of hire, a Registered Sanitarian (RS) credential (i.e. degree/diploma, transcripts, certificates, licensure, international education evaluation report, etc.).

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Your application materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 28.