Environmental Health Sanitarian - Retail & Recreation Emphasis (Entry Or Senior)

Position Summary

These positions are responsible for enforcement of food & health safety laws, administrative codes, regulations, and standards governing retail food and recreational licensing programs under the authority of Wisconsin Statues. The employee must have the ability to work independently, organize and prioritize a variety of tasks, maintain their schedule, and complete their assignments.

Work involves on-site evaluation, inspection, and documentation of sanitation, processes, equipment, and hazards; application of codes and statutes; providing technical consultation and educational services to industry representatives, business owners/operators, agents, local and state officials, the general public, etc.

Food businesses include Retail food establishments, including mobile food establishments, transient food establishments and vending operations.

Recreational businesses include Recreational-educational camps; campgrounds; public swimming facilities; hotels; motels; tourist rooming houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

To view the full position descriptions for the positions click links below:

Environmental Health Sanitarian

• Entry

Environmental Health Sanitarian

• Entry

• Bilingual

Environmental Health Sanitarian

• Senior

Environmental Health Sanitarian

• Senior

• Bilingual

Salary Information

The entry level position is in schedule-range 15-04 with a starting pay of $29.50-$31.00 per hour ($61,360 - $64,480 annually). The senior level position is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay of $30.83-$33.73 ($64,126 - $70,158 annually).

A $1.00 per hour add-on will be awarded to the selected applicant who passes the bilingual assessment for English and Spanish and/or Mandarin.

A $0.30 per hour Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) add-on may be available depending on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus

• COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license, or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Ability to obtain the Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or the NEHA REHS/RS certification within three years of hire.

Travel is required for approximately 90% of this position's duties.

Possess physical abilities to climb and work at elevated heights such as on catwalks.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Through use of sight and hearing must be able to observe physical surroundings.

Ability to complete outdoor job activities 12 months of the year. The employee will encounter inclement weather and extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have the following:

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification

OR

• The REHS/RS credential and application eligibility at the time of hire

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Health from a college accredited in the United States; or

• Bachelor's degree or higher accredited in the United States (with 30 semester hours of college credit in basic Science coursework; college credit in Math or Statistics); and

• Two or more years of work experience in the field of environmental health; or

• Associate degree with 5+ years of work experience in the field of environmental health

For additional information on eligibility requirements see the links below:

EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Bachelor's Degree Programs

EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Master's Degree or PhD

Wisconsin RS Eligibility Requirements

NEHA REHS Eligibility Requirements

International Degree Requirements

Please Note: You must attach supporting documentation that indicates that you have OR are eligible to obtain within (3) years of hire, the Registered Sanitarian credential (i.e. degree/diploma, transcripts, certificates, licensure, international educational evaluation report, etc.). Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.

How To Apply

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #13670 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

To be considered for this position, you will need to create a wisc.jobs account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the "Apply for Job" button listed on the top right of this job announcement. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to this job posting. In addition, you MUST attach applicable supporting documentation that indicates you already have OR are eligible to obtain within three (3) years of hire, a Registered Sanitarian (RS) credential (i.e. degree/diploma, transcripts, certificates, licensure, international education evaluation report, etc.).

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Your application materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

For general WiscJobs user information and technical assistance, please check out the Commonly Asked Questions. Please address questions regarding this position and/or the application process to Jensen Peterson at Jensen.Peterson@wisconsin.gov (608) 224-4764.

Deadline to Apply

This is a REANNOUNCEMENT - if you have already applied for this position, you do not need to apply, again.

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024.

The previous deadline to apply for this position was 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024.