JOB CODE: GCHD1
JOB TITLE: SANITARIAN
LOCATION: JOHN DAY, OR – GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FLSA: .8 FTE – EXEMPT SALARIED (32 HOURS/WK)
SUPERVISOR: HEALTH DEPARTMENT MANAGER
PAY GRADE: B13 ($66,000 - $99,440 annually, depending on experience)
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation in rural family-oriented communities. John Day offers an exceptional quality of life for those seeking adventure, community, and a slower pace without sacrificing modern conveniences. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Blue Mountains, Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, and the world-renowned John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing.
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/
Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 6% initial 401K match
- Potential for tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
- 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
- Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
- Workplace Flexibility schedule options available after 1 year introduction (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
- Exempt employees receive additional admin leave after 1 year introduction
- Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance
DESCRIPTION
The position performs a variety of survey and investigative duties in the field of environmental sanitation for Grant, and Wheeler Counties to assess and ensure compliance with public health laws and administrative rules. Performs related work as required. The incumbent in this classification is responsible for the administration, direction and enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to environmental sanitation. Performs professional level work in the delivery of environmental sanitation services.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received
Works independently and/or under the general supervision of the Health Department Manager.
Supervision Exercised
N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses community environmental health needs and, with appropriate groups, plans and develops programs to address the identified needs. Analyzes environmental health data and utilizes data to develop and implement programs.
- Provides interpretation of laws and administrative rules relating to environmental health.
- Participates in disaster preparedness planning and response.
- Inspects food service establishments for cleanliness and sanitation including collecting food and other biological samples for laboratory analysis. Verifies that food handlers have been examined and certified. Instructs food handlers on proper food handling procedures and equipment maintenance.
- Inspects licensed swimming pools and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations.
- Inspects recreation parks and traveler accommodations to ensure compliance with state sanitation requirements.
- Maintains records of inspections and related activities, including report and recommendation preparation.
- Investigates complaints of sanitary nuisances as proscribed in county codes regarding food, water, animals, sewage disposal and communicable disease and takes necessary corrective action.
- Acts as agency representative to community groups, and other county, state, federal agencies and national organizations. Provides information and education to community related to environmental health issues. Refers public to related state programs as necessary.
- Investigates reports of hazardous materials.
- Advises public regarding rodent and vector control. Follows up on and investigates reports of animal bites.
- Reviews plans for proposed food service establishments, swimming pools, spa pools, tourist and traveler accommodations, and care facilities to ensure compliance to rules, including periodic monitoring during construction to ensure compliance.
- Consults with city officials and civic or service organization to promote adoption of local sanitation ordinances.
- Has full budgetary responsibility including creating and monitoring budget.
- Takes actions necessary to ensure knowledge base is current.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
