What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitarian position at Portage County, WI?
The Portage County Health and Human Services department is hiring a part-time Sanitarian to join our team. This position is 24 hours per week and is eligible for paid vacation, insurance and the Wisconsin Retirement plan!
Pay range starts at $31.64 / hr
What are the primary job duties?
Conducts Inspections of Licensed Establishments to Ensure Compliance with State, and Local Laws and Codes:
- Provides periodic inspections of restaurants, taverns, campgrounds, mobile home parks, swimming pools, lodging establishments, recreational/educational camps, vending machines, retail food establishments and schools in Portage County.
- Completes follow-up inspections of establishments according to the county’s enforcement policies.
- Inspects new establishments and change of operator establishments prior to licensing.
- Reviews plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collects water and food samples for laboratory analysis.
- Enforces Portage County's environmental health ordinances and applicable state codes.
- Gathers evidence, makes reports, and initiates complaints for prosecution.
- Conducts training courses in food handling and participates in HACCP evaluations.
- Participates in investigation of foodborne illness outbreaks.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
- Inspects tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments regarding environmental health code requirements.
- Performs sanitary surveys of all DNR transient non-community water systems.
Provides General Environmental Health Services:
- Investigates human health hazards including, but not limited to, indoor air quality, rabies, and unsafe well complaints.
- Documents investigation findings, submits recommendations for corrective action, and follows up to assure that appropriate action has been taken.
- Conducts environmental lead assessments and provides lead poisoning prevention education.
- Participate in Emergency Preparedness activities and assist as needed during public health emergencies.
Provides Informational and Educational Services to County Citizens, Officials and Other Departments:
- Develops informational materials relative to Environmental Health programs and conducts public information seminars.
- Provides consultation on an individual and/or group basis regarding environmental health hazards and issues.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Bachelor of Science degree; natural science or other related environmental health background required.
- One year environmental or public health related work experience required.
- Registered sanitarian preferred. Must seek State of Wisconsin Sanitarian Registration when eligible if not Registered Sanitarian at time of hire.
- Environmental health related certification/registration preferred.
- Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle.
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $600