
Registered Sanitarian
Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties
Fairmont, MNFull-time$30.91–42.04/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties seeks a Registered Sanitarian for its Community Health team. The role independently manages environmental health inspections and responds to public health concerns. It includes inspecting licensed establishments, reviewing plans and licenses, investigating illness reports and environmental hazards, educating operators and the public, documenting findings, and supporting emergency preparedness.
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Job Duties
Are you passionate about protecting public health, ensuring safe environments, and building strong community partnerships? Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is seeking a dedicated Registered Sanitarian to join our Community Health team.
As our Sanitarian, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding the health of our communities by independently managing environmental health inspections and responding to public health concerns. Your responsibilities will include:
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Conducting inspections for all licensed food, beverage, lodging, and pool establishments.
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Performing school food service inspections twice per year.
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Completing plan reviews and licensing activities for new and existing establishments.
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Responding to nuisance complaints, radon and lead concerns, and other environmental hazards.
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Investigating foodborne and waterborne illness reports.
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Educating operators and the public using a collaborative and supportive approach.
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Documenting inspections, issuing corrective orders, and ensuring follow-up compliance.
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Participating in emergency preparedness training and exercises.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, or other related environmental health field, including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in the physical or biological sciences, as required by Minnesota Rules 4695.2700, subpart 1A. Candidates must also be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian (REHS/RS) in Minnesota or obtain registration within two years of employment. This position additionally requires completion of Food Code and Regulations training and Pool Operator certification, which may be obtained after hire, as well as twenty-four hours of continuing education every two years
Minimum Experience Required
Previous related experience
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$30.91 - $42.04 / Hourly
Postal Code
56031
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
102868
Job Benefits
The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes health insurance (including option for high-deductible health plan) with employer sharing in cost, employer-paid $20,000 term life insurance, earned sick and safe time, generous paid leave policy, and 11 paid holidays each year. As a public employer, we provide a defined benefit annuity through PERA (employer contributes 6.5% plus 1%; employee contributes 6.5%). Employees have options for employee-paid dental, vision, accident, critical care insurance, and additional life insurance. Employees can contribute pre-tax to health savings account (per qualifications), pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Corebridge and Nationwide). Employer qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Additional details are available on our website at www.fmchs.com. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.
Application Instructions
To see a detailed posting of this job and to make application, apply at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem - sanitarian
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