Environmental Health Sanitarian - Retail & Recreation Emphasis Entry or Senior

Introduction

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin's agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

What We're Seeking: DATCP's Division of Food and Recreational Safety in the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses is recruiting for four Environmental Health Sanitarian - Retail & Recreation Emphasis (Entry or Senior) . We will be filling this position at the Entry or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates.

Each position will be field based and will be headquartered in one of the counties they serve: Brown, Dodge, Marinette, Outagamie, or Shawano County (Calumet, Crawford, and Grant have been filled).

The qualifying candidate for the position is not required to live in a headquarter location. However, there is no expense reimbursement for drive time and gas mileage to commute to assigned headquarter location.

This position offers the State of Wisconsin's excellent benefits package , which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!

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Position Summary

These positions are responsible for enforcement of food & health safety laws, administrative codes, regulations, and standards governing retail food and recreational licensing programs under the authority of Wisconsin Statues. The employee must have the ability to work independently, organize and prioritize a variety of tasks, maintain their schedule, and complete their assignments.

Work involves on-site evaluation, inspection, and documentation of sanitation, processes, equipment, and hazards; application of codes and statutes; providing technical consultation and educational services to industry representatives, business owners/operators, agents, local and state officials, the general public, etc.

Food businesses include Retail food establishments, including mobile food establishments, transient food establishments and vending operations.

Recreational businesses include Recreational-educational camps; campgrounds; public swimming facilities; hotels; motels; tourist rooming houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

To view the full position descriptions for the positions click links below:

Environmental Health Sanitarian - Entry

Environmental Health Sanitarian - Entry - Bilingual

Environmental Health Sanitarian - Senior

Environmental Health Sanitarian - Senior - Bilingual

Salary Information

The entry level position is in schedule-range 15-04 with a starting pay of $29.50-$31.00 per hour ($61,360 - $64,480 annually). The senior level position is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay of $30.83-$33.73 ($64,126 - $70,158 annually).

A $1.00 per hour add-on will be awarded to the selected applicant who passes the bilingual assessment for English and Spanish and/or Mandarin. A $0.30 per hour Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) add-on may be available depending on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license, or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes, is required.

Ability to obtain the Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or the NEHA REHS/RS certification within three years of hire.

Travel is required for approximately 90% of this position's duties.

Possess physical abilities to climb and work at elevated heights such as on catwalks.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Through use of sight and hearing must be able to observe physical surroundings.

Ability to complete outdoor job activities 12 months of the year. The employee will encounter inclement weather and extreme temperatures.

Qualifications Minimally qualified candidates will have the following:

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification

• The REHS/RS credential and application eligibility at the time of hire
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Health from a college accredited in the United States; or
  • Bachelor's degree or higher accredited in the United States (with 30 semester hours of college credit in basic Science coursework; college credit in Math or Statistics); and
  • Two or more years of work experience in the field of environmental health; or
  • Associate degree with 5+ years of work experience in the field of environmental health