Sanitarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
• One (1) year of experience performing on-site visits in environmental health.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must participate in annual continuing education classes.

Nice To Haves

• Upon employment, must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 within six (6) months to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and provides consultation to establishments or facilities for compliance with state regulations.
• Reviews plans for new construction and modification of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval of plans.
• Reviews plans for on-site sewage systems for residences, institutions and other construction.
• Responds to complaints regarding pollution, housing, insect or rodent infestation or other health related problems.
• Attempts to solve problems through negotiation.
• Initiates legal action if applicable or necessary.
• Refers to appropriate health department personnel.
• May serve as resource person to health environmentalist/trainee or support staff.
• Identify regulatory infractions and recommend corrective actions.

Benefits

• Pay Grade: Grade 19
• Salary: $22.81 - $28.36 Hourly
• Time Type: Full time
• Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
• The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.