Help Wanted: City of New Bedford hiring Sanitarian

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CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
SANITARIAN $15.42 – $23.00
HEALTH

Administers, educates and performs work developing programs and procedures of environmental sanitation, health and hygiene. Conducts inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with State and local health regulations including prevention of childhood lead poisoning; inspects dwellings used for human habitation; collects food samples and performs swab tests in order to determine the wholesomeness of food in regard to its preparation, storage, handling, serving, transportation, etc.

Interviews individuals who register complaints involving pollution control and violations of sanitation and environmental health laws and regulations; notifies owners in writing of violations and establishes a reasonable amount of time to correct violations. Enforces compliance with State and local rules and regulations; writes detailed technical reports on all violations, complaints and inspections following a standardized reporting methodology.

Regularly performs routine, follow-up and investigative field inspections of food establishments and bakeries; insect and rodent control; tobacco control; food recalls; air, water and noise pollution; unsanitary conditions; septic systems and swimming pools; and all other businesses permitted/licensed by the Board of Health. May be required to collect samples in the field and/or conduct laboratory analysis to monitor a variety of health issues and ensure compliance with public health standards. Initiates litigation and provides testimony to ensure abatement of public health violations and enforcement of State and local regulations under the jurisdiction of the New Bedford Board of Health as well as City ordinances as designated.

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Laboratory Science or closely related field is preferred or an Associate’s Degree in a closely related field; minimum two years of full-time technical or professional experience in food service sanitation, a building trade, environmental sanitation, pest control or other related public health field. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license and good driving record.

Possession of Food Handlers or Food Protection Manager Certification or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire. Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian or eligible to ability to obtain certification within 24 months of hire. Soil Evaluator and/or Pool Inspector Certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 24 months of hire. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979- 1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

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