JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Environmental Sanitarian position requires
professional level administration and enforcement of state statutes,
administrative codes, and local ordinances. This position conducts
standard compliance inspections for implementation of governing health
codes and ordinances as well as preservation of the community\'s health
and safety in preventing foodborne outbreaks and other human health
hazards. Duties include: Inspections and Investigations Conduct thorough
inspections and re-inspections of restaurants, retail food
establishments, schools, taverns, hotels, motels, septic systems,
campgrounds, mobile home parks, recreational and educational camps,
public swimming pools, tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfast
establishments, tattoo and body piercing establishments, special events,
and vending machines for compliance with public health standards Conduct
complaint investigations to determine recommended corrective measures
and enforcement measures when needed Investigate foodborne illnesses
including collecting food histories for epidemiological analysis Collect
samples for laboratory analysis Conduct full sanitary survey inspection
of Transient Non-Community (TNC) water systems to ensure compliance with
federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state regulations Collect
bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate water samples for TNC wells to ensure
compliance with federal SDWA and state regulations Cooperate with other
municipalities to enforce rabies control, noise ordinance, light
ordinance, and health ordinances Conduct risk assessments in response to
lead-poisoned children including determining corrective measures and
enforcement Conduct routine inspections of gas pumps, price scanners,
scales, and package weights to ensure compliance with state statues and
standards for the City of Kenosha Weights and Measures Program
Investigate miscellaneous environmental health issues relating to water,
air, soil, or hazardous materials Create detailed and accurate reports
of inspections and investigations Review Plans and Applications Review
license applications Review variance requests and Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans Review lifeguard staffing plans
Review new construction or remodeling plans of existing establishments
for applicable code compliance Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Systems (POWTS) Work with the Sanitary Codes and Private Sewage System
Ordinance which regulates the installation and maintenance of septic
system types Review and issue POWTS permit for new and replacement
systems Conduct soil test on sites for POWTS site suitability Review
submitted soil tests for code compliance Upload, edit, and manage
electronic POWTS data files and place into appropriate databases Review
subdivision plat and certified survey map Provide instruction and
equipment for community members to test private wells Operational
Responsibilities Respond to requests for technical assistance from
residents, regulated community, and other governmental agencies
Collaborate in the development and leadership of community workgroups,
committees, and coalitions related to environmental health and
community-specific issues Develop and implement equitable and innovative
marketing and promotion plans to assist in other health department work
such as improving county immunization rates and increasing blood lead
tests Participate in broader divisional orientation, training, and staff
development functions including all staff meetings and Community Health
Improvement Planning (CHIP) Promote and facilitate the incorporation of
departmental core values and strategic initiatives into daily service
delivery Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program
effectiveness Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and
procedures of HIPAA Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** OTH R
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: State statutes,
administrative codes, and local ordinances relating to environmental and
public health; WI DATCP, WI DNR, WI DHS, WI DSPS, FDA Food Code
Foodborne and waterborne disease outbreak investigations Principles and
techniques of sampling protocols and laboratory analysis General land
survey methods and techniques Federal Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) soil series mapping units, characteristic features, soil
morphology, and their relevance to POWTS operation and performance
Soils, soil properties, and morphology POWTS products features and their
use limitations Types of POWTS and their design and use requirements
Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in implementing
services that affect the health of the community Ability to: Interact
with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial,
ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender
identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles Work in a team
environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently
to meet deadlines Remain professional and courteous, especially in high
pressure situations Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing
priorities and challenges under pressure Engage, establish, and maintain
collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff,
management, community partners, and the public Maintain confidentiality
and serve the public with integrity ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online: www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs Other: To see the complete job
description and to apply for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Must be submitted no later than Sunday, April 28, 2024. Kenosha County
is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.