Sanitarian

Nature of Work

Under direct supervision, this position performs entry-level work in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. Duties include conducting inspections, investigations, evaluations, and educational programs related to food and water sanitation, sewage, school and institutional sanitation, disease and rodent control, and disaster sanitation.

• Participate in a sanitation training program.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and evaluations in assigned program areas.
• Provide public education on sanitation and health regulations.
• Recommend administrative and/or legal action to supervisors as needed.
• Travel extensively within assigned areas.

Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 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.

Within 12 months of appointment, must successfully complete a sanitarian's training course as approved by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians to become eligible to be issued a permit as a sanitarian-in-training.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.