What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Sanitarian position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Kenosha County Public Health is looking for a
self-directed, adaptable individual to join our Environmental Health
team. This position strives to protect and preserve a healthy
environment for the well-being of all community members in Kenosha
County. Our team is built upon our members who hold themselves
accountable, take pride in their teamwork, and have passion in the
purpose they serve. We measure our success by the difference we make in
our community\'s health and wellness. We want to capitalize on your
strengths and give you the work culture to succeed. Let\'s partner
together to inspire a better Kenosha County. Position Summary The
Environmental Sanitarian position requires professional level
administration and enforcement of state statutes, administrative codes,
and local ordinances. This position conducts standard compliance
inspections for implementation of governing health codes and ordinances
as well as preservation of the community\'s health and safety in
preventing foodborne outbreaks and other human health hazards. This
position reports to the Environmental Sanitarian Supervisor. Job duties
include: Conduct thorough inspections and re-inspections of restaurants,
retail food establishments, schools, taverns, hotels, motels,
campgrounds, mobile home parks, recreational and educational camps,
public swimming pools, tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfast
establishments, tattoo and body piercing establishments, special events,
and vending machines for compliance with public health standards Conduct
complaint investigations to determine recommended corrective measures
and enforcement measures when needed Investigate foodborne illnesses
including collecting food histories for epidemiological analysis Collect
samples for laboratory analysis Conduct full sanitary survey inspection
of Transient Non-Community (TNC) water systems to ensure compliance with
federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state regulations Collect
bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate water samples for TNC wells to ensure
compliance with federal SDWA and state regulations Cooperate with other
municipalities to enforce rabies control, noise ordinances, light
ordinances, and health ordinances Conduct risk assessments in response
to lead-poisoned children including determining corrective measures and
enforcement Conduct routine inspections of gas pumps, price scanners,
scales, and package weights to ensure compliance with state statutes and
standards for the City of Kenosha Weights and Measures Program
Investigate miscellaneous environmental health issues relating to water,
air, soil, or hazardous materials Create detailed and accurate reports
of inspections and investigations Review license applications Review
variance requests and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
plans Review lifeguard staffing plans Review new construction or
remodeling plans of existing establishments for applicable code
compliance Respond to requests for technical assistance from residents,
regulated community, and other governmental agencies Collaborate in the
development and leadership of community workgroups, committees, and
coalitions related to environmental health and community-specific issues
Develop and implement equitable and innovative marketing and promotion
plans to assist in other health department work, such as improving
county immunization rates and increasing blood lead tests Participate in
broader divisional orientation, training, and staff development
functions including all staff meetings and Community Health Improvement
Planning (CHIP) Promote and facilitate the incorporation of departmental
core values and strategic initiatives into daily service delivery
Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program
effectiveness Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and
procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regardi g protected health information
Perform other duties as required or assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience 1 years of experience working in
environmental or public health field preferred Success Factors Knowledge
of: State statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances relating
to environmental and public health; WI DATCP, WI DNR, WI DHS, WI DSPS,
FDA Food Code Food and waterborne disease outbreak investigations
Principles and techniques of sampling protocols and laboratory analysis
General land survey methods and techniques Radon mitigation techniques
Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in implementing
services that affect the health of the community Skill in: Critical
thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem solving, and sound
judgment and decision making Strong oral communication for networking,
interpersonal relationships, and effective presentations to a wide range
of people Strong written communication including the ability to craft
correspondence, reports, and proper documentation with minimal
grammatical and syntax errors Strong organizational and time management
skills Relationship building, outreach, and customer service skills
Proficient use of multiple database programs and provider formats and
personal computers General mathematics and computational understanding
Blueprint reading, construction procedures, and development Microsoft
Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic
internet usage Ability to: Effectively interact with sensitivity with
persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial,
ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender
identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles Effectively work
independently and interdependently in a team environment that promotes
customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines Remain
professional and courteous at all times, especially in high pressure
situations Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities
and challenges under pressure Engage, establish, and maintain
collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff,
management, community partners, and the public Maintain confidentiality
and serve the public with honesty and integrity Operate with a high
degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Physical
Demands The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting
up to 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Constant
walking, dynamic balance, forward level reaching and simple grasping;
frequent sitting, standing, static balancing, and repetitive bending,
squatting, and kneeling; and occasional climbing of stairs while
lifting/carrying 50 pounds Will occasionally work in an outdoor
environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind,
and other elements; and with uneven terrain \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 2, 2026, at
12:00 noon. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
self-directed, adaptable individual to join our Environmental Health
team. This position strives to protect and preserve a healthy
environment for the well-being of all community members in Kenosha
County. Our team is built upon our members who hold themselves
accountable, take pride in their teamwork, and have passion in the
purpose they serve. We measure our success by the difference we make in
our community\'s health and wellness. We want to capitalize on your
strengths and give you the work culture to succeed. Let\'s partner
together to inspire a better Kenosha County. Position Summary The
Environmental Sanitarian position requires professional level
administration and enforcement of state statutes, administrative codes,
and local ordinances. This position conducts standard compliance
inspections for implementation of governing health codes and ordinances
as well as preservation of the community\'s health and safety in
preventing foodborne outbreaks and other human health hazards. This
position reports to the Environmental Sanitarian Supervisor. Job duties
include: Conduct thorough inspections and re-inspections of restaurants,
retail food establishments, schools, taverns, hotels, motels,
campgrounds, mobile home parks, recreational and educational camps,
public swimming pools, tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfast
establishments, tattoo and body piercing establishments, special events,
and vending machines for compliance with public health standards Conduct
complaint investigations to determine recommended corrective measures
and enforcement measures when needed Investigate foodborne illnesses
including collecting food histories for epidemiological analysis Collect
samples for laboratory analysis Conduct full sanitary survey inspection
of Transient Non-Community (TNC) water systems to ensure compliance with
federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state regulations Collect
bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate water samples for TNC wells to ensure
compliance with federal SDWA and state regulations Cooperate with other
municipalities to enforce rabies control, noise ordinances, light
ordinances, and health ordinances Conduct risk assessments in response
to lead-poisoned children including determining corrective measures and
enforcement Conduct routine inspections of gas pumps, price scanners,
scales, and package weights to ensure compliance with state statutes and
standards for the City of Kenosha Weights and Measures Program
Investigate miscellaneous environmental health issues relating to water,
air, soil, or hazardous materials Create detailed and accurate reports
of inspections and investigations Review license applications Review
variance requests and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
plans Review lifeguard staffing plans Review new construction or
remodeling plans of existing establishments for applicable code
compliance Respond to requests for technical assistance from residents,
regulated community, and other governmental agencies Collaborate in the
development and leadership of community workgroups, committees, and
coalitions related to environmental health and community-specific issues
Develop and implement equitable and innovative marketing and promotion
plans to assist in other health department work, such as improving
county immunization rates and increasing blood lead tests Participate in
broader divisional orientation, training, and staff development
functions including all staff meetings and Community Health Improvement
Planning (CHIP) Promote and facilitate the incorporation of departmental
core values and strategic initiatives into daily service delivery
Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program
effectiveness Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and
procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regardi g protected health information
Perform other duties as required or assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience 1 years of experience working in
environmental or public health field preferred Success Factors Knowledge
of: State statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances relating
to environmental and public health; WI DATCP, WI DNR, WI DHS, WI DSPS,
FDA Food Code Food and waterborne disease outbreak investigations
Principles and techniques of sampling protocols and laboratory analysis
General land survey methods and techniques Radon mitigation techniques
Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in implementing
services that affect the health of the community Skill in: Critical
thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem solving, and sound
judgment and decision making Strong oral communication for networking,
interpersonal relationships, and effective presentations to a wide range
of people Strong written communication including the ability to craft
correspondence, reports, and proper documentation with minimal
grammatical and syntax errors Strong organizational and time management
skills Relationship building, outreach, and customer service skills
Proficient use of multiple database programs and provider formats and
personal computers General mathematics and computational understanding
Blueprint reading, construction procedures, and development Microsoft
Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Basic
internet usage Ability to: Effectively interact with sensitivity with
persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial,
ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender
identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles Effectively work
independently and interdependently in a team environment that promotes
customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines Remain
professional and courteous at all times, especially in high pressure
situations Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities
and challenges under pressure Engage, establish, and maintain
collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff,
management, community partners, and the public Maintain confidentiality
and serve the public with honesty and integrity Operate with a high
degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Physical
Demands The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting
up to 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Constant
walking, dynamic balance, forward level reaching and simple grasping;
frequent sitting, standing, static balancing, and repetitive bending,
squatting, and kneeling; and occasional climbing of stairs while
lifting/carrying 50 pounds Will occasionally work in an outdoor
environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind,
and other elements; and with uneven terrain \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 2, 2026, at
12:00 noon. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs