Environmental Sanitarian II - Baltimore City Health Department

The City of Baltimore seeks an Environmental Sanitarian II to conduct environmental health investigations and issue citations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science or health, along with a Registered Environmental Sanitarian license. The position involves moderate supervision, physical exertion, and a conventional workweek with potential evening and weekend hours. Comprehensive benefits are offered, and applicants must apply by the stated deadline.
Salary Range:

$59,863.00 - $72,835.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$59,863.00 Annually

Our Benefits

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Get to Know Us

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Job Summary:

An Environmental Sanitarian II performs environmental health investigations and issues violation notices and civil and environmental citations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek including evening and weekend hours and on a 24-hour call back in case of emergencies. Work is performed at sites of investigations where vermin, dirt, filth, dilapidated structures, and other undesirable conditions are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion involving long periods of standing, walking or crouching while inspecting business sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or environmental health.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

Positions assigned to the Lead Paint Program must obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Technician accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 6 months of hire; they must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Risk Assessor accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain and maintain both accreditations are grounds for dismissal.

A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the techniques of environmental health investigation.
• Knowledge of various office software.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret inspection and investigation findings and determine code violations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed narrative reports of environmental health investigations and complaints.
• Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device, tablet or any other technological equipment that may be used to conduct, capture, or record inspections and investigations.
• Ability to give testimony in court against violators of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with managers of food establishments, industrial operations and institutional facilities regarding environmental health.
• Ability to promote community understanding and support for environmental health laws.
• Ability to enforce environmental health laws with firmness and tact.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare detailed legal reports.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn

If you have any questions please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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