Sanitarian

Job Title

Sanitarian

Sanitarian

Fallon County Commission

Part-time, Non-exempt

Baker, Montana

Six (6) months

This position promotes public health by providing professional guidance in the inspection of a variety of venues including but not limited to food, lodging, and recreational facilities. Investigates and participates in the resolution of environmental complaints, nuisances, and hazards. Provides education and resources to establishments to support compliance and public health. Consults with medical professionals, law enforcement, code enforcement officers, and others.

Serves as an ex‑officio member of the local Health Board and Lake Board, provides information on inspections, violations, and compliance issues. May testify in court in matters relating to actions taken against violators of public health statutes.

Field Inspections – Completes inspections, licensing, and enforcement of federal, state, and local codes and regulations for food, beverage, and lodging establishments, schools, daycares, grocery stores, convenience stores, children's camps, recreational campgrounds, public swimming pools, bathing beaches, splash parks, water and sewage treatment systems, septic systems, manufactured home parks, hospitals, nursing homes, long‑term and adult care facilities, diagnostic and treatment centers and various other sites that fall under the scope of health and public safety regulations.

Prepares inspection reports based on statutory and regulation compliance which cite violations, document deficiencies, and recommend improvements. Provides education and information on environmental health matters to licensed facilities and the public. Enforces health protection standards as outlined by the State of Montana or federal government guidelines. Recommends appropriate action against violators of health codes; enforces codes pertaining to inspection of licensed establishments.

Investigates and participates in the resolution of suspected cases of food‑borne illness to determine common source and consults with operators regarding code requirements. Maintains current records of all activities and samples; prepares reports following inspections and investigations.
Analyzes and reviews plans for new or remodeled food service establishments and public accommodations for compliance with laws and regulations. Aids in correcting areas of noncompliance, coordinates permitting processes, and conducts specialized inspections of food services provided for temporary events.

Environmental Analysis & Health Impacts – Responds to all assigned environmental and nuisance calls; conducts inspections and evaluations of potable, recreational (natural and artificial) and wastewater systems. Investigates and resolves health problems and nuisances concerning garbage, rodents, insects, and air quality. Operates a variety of monitoring instruments in obtaining or collecting environmental samples, submitting them to laboratory for testing. Monitors air particulates and other elements known to be air pollutants.

Provides education and information on hazards in the environment that can impact health and makes recommendations on proper methods of control. Provides review of environmental assessments for proposed properties, including drinking water supply systems, on‑site wastewater treatment systems, storm water drainage provisions, and solid waste provisions. Utilizes funds allocated from the State of Montana to execute the junk vehicle program, responds to reports of and/or designates junk vehicles, notifies owners and ensures the removal of junk vehicles for safe disposal.

As a certified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Administrator/Preparer, completes a site assessment for storm water management per DEQ regulations; identifies and ensures best management practices to prevent pollution from construction projects and provides assistance to all parties involved to ensure compliance.

Department Administration – Prepares annual budget with the County Commission; directs and controls the expenditure of departmental fund allocations within…