JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Environmental Sanitarian position requires professional level administration and enforcement of state statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances. This position conducts standard compliance inspections for implementation of governing health codes and ordinances as well as preservation of the community\'s health and safety in preventing foodborne outbreaks and other human health hazards. Duties include: Inspections and Investigations Conduct thorough inspections and re-inspections of restaurants, retail food establishments, schools, taverns, hotels, motels, septic systems, campgrounds, mobile home parks, recreational and educational camps, public swimming pools, tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfast establishments, tattoo and body piercing establishments, special events, and vending machines for compliance with public health standards Conduct complaint investigations to determine recommended corrective measures and enforcement measures when needed Investigate foodborne illnesses including collecting food histories for epidemiological analysis Collect samples for laboratory analysis Conduct full sanitary survey inspection of Transient Non-Community (TNC) water systems to ensure compliance with federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state regulations Collect bacteria, E. coli, and nitrate water samples for TNC wells to ensure compliance with federal SDWA and state regulations Cooperate with other municipalities to enforce rabies control, noise ordinance, light ordinance, and health ordinances Conduct risk assessments in response to lead-poisoned children including determining corrective measures and enforcement Conduct routine inspections of gas pumps, price scanners, scales, and package weights to ensure compliance with state statues and standards for the City of Kenosha Weights and Measures Program Investigate miscellaneous environmental health issues relating to water, air, soil, or hazardous materials Create detailed and accurate reports of inspections and investigations Review Plans and Applications Review license applications Review variance requests and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans Review lifeguard staffing plans Review new construction or remodeling plans of existing establishments for applicable code compliance Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) Work with the Sanitary Codes and Private Sewage System Ordinance which regulates the installation and maintenance of septic system types Review and issue POWTS permit for new and replacement systems Conduct soil test on sites for POWTS site suitability Review submitted soil tests for code compliance Upload, edit, and manage electronic POWTS data files and place into appropriate databases Review subdivision plat and certified survey map Provide instruction and equipment for community members to test private wells Operational Responsibilities Respond to requests for technical assistance from residents, regulated community, and other governmental agencies Collaborate in the development and leadership of community workgroups, committees, and coalitions related to environmental health and community-specific issues Develop and implement equitable and innovative marketing and promotion plans to assist in other health department work such as improving county immunization rates and increasing blood lead tests Participate in broader divisional orientation, training, and staff development functions including all staff meetings and Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP) Promote and facilitate the incorporation of departmental core values and strategic initiatives into daily service delivery Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of HIPAA Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** OTH R EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: State statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances relating to environmental and public health; WI DATCP, WI DNR, WI DHS, WI DSPS, FDA Food Code Foodborne and waterborne disease outbreak investigations Principles and techniques of sampling protocols and laboratory analysis General land survey methods and techniques Federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil series mapping units, characteristic features, soil morphology, and their relevance to POWTS operation and performance Soils, soil properties, and morphology POWTS products features and their use limitations Types of POWTS and their design and use requirements Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in implementing services that affect the health of the community Ability to: Interact with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles Work in a team environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines Remain professional and courteous, especially in high pressure situations Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners, and the public Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with integrity ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than Sunday, April 28, 2024. Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.