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

The Chief Sanitarian position at the Office of Environmental Health Services in Marion County, West Virginia, involves conducting inspections of food facilities and correctional institutions to ensure compliance with health regulations. The role requires collaboration with public stakeholders and local health departments, providing training to new sanitarians. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and four years of experience or a master's degree in a related field, and must be licensed as a registered sanitarian.
Nature of Work

This 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. This technical and professional position conducts field inspections of manufactured food facilities, permitted state institutions and correctional facilities, and provides regulatory enforcement to ensure compliance with state and federal public health and environmental laws, codes, ordinances and standards within programs related to the Office of Environmental Health's Public Health Sanitation Division. Regional Sanitarian respond to complaints related to public health violations and emergencies. Provides support and consultation to local health departments. Provides on-the-job training to new sanitarians as assigned. This position will assist with regional and statewide Sanitarian training.

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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