Sanitarian, Registered
Salary
$43,357.00 - $75,789.00 Annually
Location
Wood County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
MIDOHV2611 PSA
Department
MOVH - Mid Ohio Valley Health Department
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
WOOD
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, this position performs advanced and/or lead-level work in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. Duties may include acting as a specialist at local or regional health departments or at the agency level, participating in health facility licensure and certification survey teams, and overseeing environmental and public health sanitation services for a single county or multiple counties. The position ensures the effectiveness of sanitation programs and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Public contact and considerable travel are required.
Responsibilities:
Perform advanced inspections, investigations, and evaluations in assigned program areas.
Initiate administrative and/or legal action as necessary.
Serve as a lead worker, guiding, training, and reviewing the work of other sanitarians and professionals.
Act as a specialist or team member in health facility licensure and certification surveys.
Ensure environmental and public health sanitation services meet local and regional needs.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
OR
Substitution: A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Special Requirements: Must be licensed as a Registered Sanitarian by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be licensed with the Board per the Reciprocity section of the Practice of Public Health Sanitation, W. Va. Code R. §20-4-4 et seq. Must possess a valid drivers license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian. OR Substitution: A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Special Requirements: Must be licensed as a Registered Sanitarian by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be licensed with the Board per the Reciprocity section of the Practice of Public Health Sanitation, W. Va. Code R. §20-4-4 et seq. Must possess a valid drivers license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. How do you qualify for this job title? Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your total/overall qualifying experience in the next question.
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Type information about any college degrees, business school or vocational training here. Be as accurate as possible. This information will be used to determine your qualifications For each entry, include details such as the degree, certificate or licensure earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following examples as a guide:
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid drivers license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment. Do you have a valid drivers license AND availability of an automobile for continuous use?
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How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience do you have as a sanitarian?
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resumé full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resumé paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov