Sanitarian II
Baltimore County, Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management
Towson, MD

ABOUT THE POSITION/DEPARTMENT: 
Baltimore County Government’s Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management is currently seeking a Sanitarian II.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, performs professional environmental and public health sanitation work and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or supervise a specialized phase of an environmental sanitation program. Inspects all facilities including nurseries, kindergartens, hospitals, health care and convalescent homes, restaurants, retail grocery stores, taverns, and bakeries to determine compliance with State and local ordinances. Administers specialized area in programs involving food protection, community conservation, rodent and mosquito control, water well legislation, recreational hygiene and water quality monitoring. Reviews plans to evaluate potential environmental impact on public health. Performs field inspections, collects samples, conducts tests, and operates and services technical equipment to ensure compliance with Federal, State or local environmental laws and regulations or to study various environmental health issues. Prepares reports and compiles field data. Responds to complaints and disseminates environmental health information to citizens and community groups.

Examples of Other Duties: May supervise subordinate personnel or act as team leader over a specialized phase of an environmental sanitation program. Serves as a resource person on regulations and legislation affecting specialized areas. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering or agriculture. Registration as a Professional Sanitarian in the State of Maryland. Two years' experience in public health sanitation. Education beyond a bachelor's degree in a physical, environmental health or biological science, engineering or agriculture may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment. Current registration as a Professional Sanitarian in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree of Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside of the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout the course of employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
 

HOW TO APPLY:
All interest applicants must complete an online application in order to be considered for employment. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

The Application, instructions, selection procedures, and additional information regarding this employment opportunity are available at: www.baltimorecountymd.gov.

Individuals without personal online access may also complete an online application at the Office of Human Resources, 308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204.




 

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