Sanitarian, Chief - Office of Environmental Health Services - Kanawha Co.

The State of West Virginia is hiring a Chief Sanitarian for the Office of Environmental Health Services in Chesapeake, WV. This full-time role involves inspecting food establishments and sewage systems, assisting local health departments, and addressing public health complaints. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience as a sanitarian, or a Master's degree with relevant experience. A valid driver's license and sanitarian license are required.
Nature of Work

This position will be the Regional Sanitarian for the PHS BUNDLE Region assisting local health departments in the assigned region and inspect state institutions related to the Food Establishment Rule, General Sanitation Rule, and On-site Sewage Rule as assigned. Regional Sanitarian position works closely with public stakeholders, governmental agencies, and private sector industries to address public environmental health needs and provide regulatory and technical support. Will respond to complaints related to public health violations and emergencies. The Regional Sanitarian promotes public health awareness, attends professional development, grant required trainings, and provides 64 hours of OJT to newly hired sanitarians in assigned region.

IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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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.
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