SANITARIAN IV, REGISTERED

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DHMH/PHPA- Office of Food Protection, Baltimore, MD.

This position serves as the primary coordinator between the environmental health and communicable disease response at both the state and local levels; including, but not limited to collecting trace-back information during foodborne outbreak investigations and coordinating ground-level trace-back at the local level, analysis of trace-back data looking for points of convergence/divergence, directing and collecting environmental samples and tracking results, collating environmental information with case investigation information to further identification of source of exposures, organizing, collecting and tracking samples for the RRT's food surveillance program. The position will also be responsible for all aspects of the RRT's computer system, excluding software development, but encompassing both deployment of computerized inspection and investigation reporting in the field and the quality of the data store in the multipurpose data base. As the database system is expanded to cover the local health jurisdictions across the State, this individual will need to establish uniformity on communications protocols, system architecture and development. Managing the transition of 24 jurisdictions to the use of electronic reporting will require significant project and communication skills. Overall the position requires the ability to successfully integrate office information support activities with field based activities during investigations and joint activity with Local Health Department food programs. OFT's mission: We work to improve the health of Marylanders by reducing the transmission of infectious diseases, helping impacted persons live longer, healthier lives, and protecting individuals and communities from environmental health hazards. We work in partnership with local health departments, providers, and community based organizations to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring, and treatment of infectious diseases and environmental health hazards.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians under the certificate of eligibility requirements for Environmental Sanitarians. A copy of your license, license verification or license number and expiration date must be attached to your application.

Experience: Four years of environmental health work experience in the promotion, control, and maintenance of environmental health, two years of which must have involved direction of an environmental control project and/or the supervision of positions performing environmental health work.

Note: Applicants may substitute a master’s degree in public health or environmental health sciences for one year of the required general experience.

The desired applicant should have training in food facility inspections, be able to work primarily on database communication systems, as well as travel throughout the state, and have excellent communication skills.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians. A photocopy of current registration must be attached to the application form (MS-100). A copy of your license, license verification or license number and expiration date must be attached to your application.

2. The licensure requirements are pursuant to State Environmental Article, Title 11, COMAR 26.07.01 through 26.07.04. The Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management cannot accept any substitutions.

3. Further information on eligibility requirements, to include application for license, may be obtained from the Administrative Officer, Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarian Registration, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21230.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.