Position Title:

Food Safety Sanitarian

Service  Unit:

Environmental Health Services

Reports To:

Unit Manager of Environmental Health Services

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Pay Grade:

Tier 2

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Summary:

Provide important environmental health services to promote public health throughout Stark County.  Plan, develop, implement and evaluate environmental health programs and projects to ensure all health and sanitation laws and regulations are met.  Use knowledge and skills to prevent, detect and solve problems that can potentially affect the health of the entire community.     

• 80% - Administer the Food Safety and Inspection Program, School Inspection Program, Vending Program and any additional programs and projects assigned by the Director/Unit Manager of Environmental Health Services and/or Health Commissioner.  Conduct inspections and investigations to ensure programs are being carried out in accordance with state and federal laws. Work with government agencies and health department staff to ensure all required inspections are complete.   Review regulations, procedures and policies governing assigned programs and make recommendations for necessary amendment.   Speak before local business organizations, schools, township officials and other interested groups.  Promote public awareness of health and environmental protection issues.  Develop public health education program material.    
• 20% - Consult and assist with operators and the general public in all aspects of Environmental Health.  Respond to all emergency situations that affect the health and/or safety of Stark County residents. Carry and respond to the “Emergency 1” phone on a monthly basis.  Prepare Board of Health actions and court actions; provide expert testimony in court for public health cases, when necessary.  Perform other tasks of public health importance as requested or assigned by the Director/Unit Manager of Environmental Health Services and/or Health Commissioner.     

Ability to work with the public and promote environmental health regulations within the community and industry; recognize deficiencies in environmental health laws and cite on an inspection form and follow-up individual orders for compliance. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.  Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Must be in good standing and follow the Laws and Rules Regulating the Practice of Environmental Health Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapters 4736-1 to 4736-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code.   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Science or other health related field
• Certification of Registered Sanitarian in State of Ohio
• ServSafe Certification
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Auto Insurance

Key Competencies:

Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations on commercial water well, school building inspection, food safety and sanitation, Critical Control Point and Process Review Inspections, foodborne illness investigation and State of Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code.  Skills in public relations; preparing and delivering speeches before specialized audiences and the general public; and excellent written and oral communication required.      

The Stark County Health Department has adopted The Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (www.phf.org/corecompetencies).  Employees must possess skills associated with the priorities appropriate for assigned tier level.        

General work setting in health department facilities and the community.  Work performed in the community may subject some positions to adverse weather conditions and challenging interaction with off-site locations and community members.  Some travel may be required; reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current auto insurance are a requirement.