Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Health Specialist
Horizon Public Health is an accredited local public health department serving Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse Counties.
Horizon Public Health is currently seeking applicants for an Environmental Health Specialist to work in our Environmental Health program. This position can be based out of our Alexandria or Glenwood office and will serve communities in Douglas and Pope County.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, biology, sanitary science or sanitary engineering, or related environmental health field that includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences; and registration as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian within 2 years from the date of hire. One to three years of experience in an environmental health field is preferred.
Or, current registration with the State of Minnesota as a Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian.
Position includes conducting inspections of food, beverage, and lodging establishments, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, youth camps and swimming pools in Douglas and Pope Counties. Will provide general program services to include individual consultation and community education regarding environmental health hazards and issues.
Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position, Step 1 $31.80 per hour with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package available.
Review of applications will begin on Friday May 10th 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit an application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 or [email protected].
ADA accommodations available. HPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
