Portage County Health and Human Services is hiring for a part-time Sanitarian!  Come join our team!

Summary of position:

Conducts Inspections of Licensed Establishments to Ensure Compliance with State, and Local Laws and Codes.  This includes:

• Provides periodic inspections of restaurants, taverns, campgrounds, mobile home parks, swimming pools, lodging establishments, recreational/educational camps, vending machines, retail food establishments and schools in Portage County.
• Completes follow-up inspections of establishments according to the county’s enforcement policies.
• Inspects new establishments and change of operator establishments prior to licensing.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collects water and food samples for laboratory analysis.
• Enforces Portage County's environmental health ordinances and applicable state codes.
• Gathers evidence, makes reports, and initiates complaints for prosecution.
• Conducts training courses in food handling and participates in HACCP evaluations.
• Participates in investigation of foodborne illness outbreaks.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
• Inspects tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments regarding environmental health code requirements.
• Performs sanitary surveys of all DNR transient non-community water systems.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science degree; natural science or other related environmental health background required.
• One year environmental or public health related work experience required.
• Registered sanitarian preferred. Must seek State of Wisconsin Sanitarian Registration when eligible if not Registered Sanitarian at time of hire.
• Environmental health related certification/registration preferred.

For a complete position description, email Human Resources at hr@co.portage.wi.us
 

This position offers a robust benefit package for those that work a minimum of 20 hours per week, which includes:

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Fitness Reimbursements

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer