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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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At a glance

Compensation
$30.91–42.04/hr
Location
Fairmont, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Minnesota REHS/RS Registration Or Within Two Years, requiredFood Code And Regulations Training, requiredPool Operator Certification, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental Health Inspections, nice to havePlan Reviews, nice to haveLicensing, nice to haveEnvironmental Hazard Response, nice to haveIllness Investigation, nice to havePublic Education, nice to haveInspection Documentation, nice to haveCorrective Orders, nice to haveEmergency Preparedness, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Environmental Health or Related Field, required30 Semester or 45 Quarter Science Credits, requiredMinnesota REHS/RS Registration or Within Two Years, requiredFood Code and Regulations Training, requiredPool Operator Certification, required24 Hours Continuing Education Every Two Years, requiredPrevious Related Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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:

  • Conducting inspections for all licensed food, beverage, lodging, and pool establishments.

  • Performing school food service inspections twice per year.

  • Completing plan reviews and licensing activities for new and existing establishments.

  • Responding to nuisance complaints, radon and lead concerns, and other environmental hazards.

  • Investigating foodborne and waterborne illness reports.

  • Educating operators and the public using a collaborative and supportive approach.

  • Documenting inspections, issuing corrective orders, and ensuring follow-up compliance.

  • 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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