Sanitarian Job Position available at Doddridge County Health Department

THE POSITION: 
At Doddridge County Health Department, this position evaluates water well and private sewage disposal system applications and performs on-site evaluations prior to issuing permits. Completes on-site inspections of all water well and private  sewage disposal system installations and complaints. Conducts investigations of nuisance complaints; insect and vector control; rabies investigations; and investigations of solid waste storage and transportation facilities. Collects indoor air quality samples, water samples, ice samples, food samples, milk samples and sewage samples.

These positions perform entry level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. They acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation. Public contact and considerable travel are required. Perform related work as required. These positions perform professional entry level duties in public health sanitation inspection, investigation and education. They participate in a sanitation training program and provide a full range of services in food, milk and water sanitation, sewage and solid waste disposal, school and institutional sanitation, disease and rodent control and disaster sanitation. Work is governed by extensive guidelines, procedures, laws, regulations, rules and policies, and the use of standard techniques for evaluation and investigation.

1 Vacancy
Doddridge County

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Note: Applicants with a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be given preference in appointment.

Special Requirements: A valid driver’s license and availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment. Upon hire, must register as a Sanitarian-in-Training with the West Virginia Board of Registration for Sanitarians.