Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of our community, to share knowledge and to continuously work towards the best methods of protecting residents within our county and beyond.
Under direct supervision performs entry-level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. The employee will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct surveillance inspections and investigations of public health nuisance complaints of assigned facilities including but not limited to food establishments, recreational water facilities, parks, mass gatherings, sewage treatment and disposal.
Collect needed environmental samples such as milk, water food or sewage for testing and do follow-up investigations on reported environmental-related health cases.
Review and evaluate assigned plans for proper compliance with applicable public health standards and issue approvals consistent with department policies of various facilities including food establishments, campgrounds, tattoo /body piercing, mobile home parks and individual sewage disposal systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a valid WV driver’s license.
Education/Training Requirements: Graduation from an 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. Upon hire, must register as a sanitarian-in-training with the West Virginia Board of Registration for Sanitarians and complete the formal training program.
