Sanitarian-in-Training

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Rate: $36,000-$44,000 (commensurate with experience)

Deadline to Apply: November 16, 2020

Tired of just being a number where you work? Clermont County Public Health is a great place for energetic self-starters that enjoy spending most of their day on their own working in a caring environment where their opinions matter. Striving to protect the public’s health by preventing the spread of disease and working with the community to educate and promote good health practices. We follow an attractive work schedule that starts at 8:30 am and finishes at 4:30 pm with all federal holidays off and at least two weeks of paid vacation the first year of employment. It is also a stable work environment that is relatively unaffected by economic fluctuations. If this sounds like an organization you would like to work for, please read the following information about the requirements for employment by Clermont County Public Health. We look forward to hearing from you!

Duties in the Environmental Health Division will include but not be limited to:

·        Conduct inspections and complaint investigations on food operations, swimming pools/spas, body art facilities, campgrounds, schools, institutions and manufactured home parks

·        Investigate animal bite reports of the Rabies Prevention Program

·        Prepare and document inspection reports; maintain accurate files and other office records

·        Conduct education presentations to promote improved environmental practices

Duties in the Water and Waste Division will include but not be limited to:

·        Conduct inspections of new and existing sewage treatment systems, private water systems, solid waste facilities, water hauling vehicles, and septage hauling vehicles

·        Investigates complaints of public health nuisances and safety hazards

·        Prepare and document inspection reports; maintain accurate files and other office records

·        Collect water and sewage samples

·        Conduct education presentations to promote improved environmental practices

·        Must possess Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health or related science (Biology, chemistry, etc.) which meets the educational requirements set forth by the Ohio Sanitarian Board per Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code

·        Ability to obtain Sanitarian-in-Training (SIT) status and become a Registered Sanitarian (RS) within 2 years of employment

·        Current RS or SIT registration preferred, but not required

·        Required to have basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft office suite and the ability to learn new computer software

·        Must be able to lift 75 lbs

·        Must be able to work with the public daily

·        Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

·        Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

·        Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends

·        Must be willing to work outside

·        Required to have regular and predictable attendance

·        Health, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness and Life Insurance

·        Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

·        Deferred Compensation Plans (Supplemental Retirement Accounts)

·        Tuition Assistance Program

·        Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave

·        Healthy Work Environment

All applicants must apply online at https://bit.ly/34BGItm. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted, they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position please email Robert Wildey, Director of Water and Waste at rwildey@clermontcountyohio.gov or Maalinii Vijayan, Director of Environmental Health at mvijayan@clermontcountyohio.gov. 

Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Successful applicants, upon a conditional job offer, must complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and driving record check. Successful applicants must be tobacco and nicotine-free.