Sanitarian, Chief - Office of Environmental Health Services - See Posting

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Chief Sanitarian for the Office of Environmental Health Services in Shenandoah Junction, WV. Responsibilities include coordinating training for new sanitarians, providing regional support to local health departments, and managing training schedules and materials. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, four years of experience as a sanitarian, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in West Virginia.
Nature of Work

This position will perform all duties as the Sanitarian Training Coordinator. This position will also perform regional sanitarian duties that will include assistance and consultation to the local health department and providing on-the-job training (OJT) to all new sanitarians at the local health department. The Sanitarian Training Coordinator is responsible for scheduling training class for newly hired Sanitarians, preparing the agenda, arranging speakers for course content, providing all the materials to trainees and tracking progress of attendees. The Sanitarian Training Coordinator will assist the local health departments in all eight regions to plan Regional In-Service meetings to accommodate the CEH requirement of the WV State Board of Sanitarians. This position will also provide support for the local health departments for EH Cloud database system.

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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