Environmental Sanitarian II - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

2d•$56,322 - $91,795•Onsite

About The Position

An Environmental Sanitarian II performs environmental health investigations and issues violation notices and civil and environmental citations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week including evening and weekend hours and on a 24-hour call back in case of emergencies. Work is performed at sites of investigations where vermin, dirt, filth, dilapidated structures and other undesirable conditions are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion involving long periods of standing, walking or crouching while inspecting business sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or environmental health
Current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit
Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics
Knowledge of the techniques of environmental health investigation
Knowledge of various office software
Ability to evaluate and interpret inspection and investigation findings and determine code violations
Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed narrative reports of environmental health investigations and complaints
Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device, tablet or any other technological equipment that may be used to conduct, capture, or record inspections and investigations
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of Commission
Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department

Nice To Haves

Obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Technician accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 6 months of hire
Obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Risk Assessor accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 18 months of hire
Obtain and maintain a Commission from the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore as a Special Enforcement Officer within one year of appointment

Responsibilities

Performs environmental health investigations
Issues violation notices and civil and environmental citations
Conducts inspections of business sites
Gives testimony in court against violators of environmental health laws and regulations
Communicates with managers of food establishments, industrial operations and institutional facilities regarding environmental health
Promotes community understanding and support for environmental health laws
Enforces environmental health laws with firmness and tact