Environmental Health Specialist
Anoka County Community Health & Environmental Services
Anoka

Position: Full-time

Description: Lead person within a specific program area; Inspects licensed facilities such as hazardous waste, food, beverage, lodging, public pools, body art and solid waste; performs investigations of such unlicensed activities as hazardous waste spills and dumping, water supply and sewage disposal systems, housing, animals, rodents, etc.; Performs plan reviews for new or reconstructed facilities; Performs construction inspections of new construction or reconstruction; Obtains evidence of environmental code violations; Collects, identifies and preserves biological, physical and/or chemical samples and/or data for use in enforcement actions; Works as a part of the department's Emergency Prepardness Team.

Salary: $46,085 - $56,532

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major/minor in Physical and/or Biological Sciences, Environmental Health or closely related field to environmental health (no substitutions for education); 1 year of full-time paid experience as an EHS or equivalent with a regulatory agency (experience substitutions may be considered by the Department). In addition, a special technical competency in one of the following: Certified Hazardous Waste Site Worker, Standardized Food Inspection Officer, Qualified ISTS Professional - Designer 1, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Licensed Solid Waste Inspector, Certified Pool Operator; Registration by the State of Minnesota as an EHS is required.

Desirable Qualifications: Background in chemistry, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, biology, microbiology and/or food services preferred.

For complete description, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/anoka/

Deadline: September 17, 2010

To apply, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/anoka/

For more information, contact Anoka County Human Resources at HR@co.anoka.mn.us or call 763-323-5525.

Product Certification Auditor/Inspector
NSF International
Minneapolis and surrounding area

Position: Full time permanent

Description: NSF International is one of the leading global experts in food safety and product certification. We are seeking a product certification auditor to provide audit services to certification programs and NSF clients.

Salary: Not provided

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, related science, or business; 2 years related industry auditing experience; ability to work independently from remote (home based) location; excellent communication skills (written and verbal); willingness and ability to travel extensively (75% of time); excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to obtain a profession registration (environmental health, engineering, or related profession); must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.

Desirable Qualifications:

Deadline: Open until filled

To apply, visit www.nsf.org.

For more information, contact Rebecca Sosik at rsosik@nsf.org or call 1-800-NSF-MARK, Ext. 6853.

Public Health Sanitarian I
Minnesota Department of Health
St. Paul

Position: Permanent, full-time

Description: Conducts inspections of food, beverage & lodging establishments, public swimming pools, manufactured home parks,recreational camping areas, youth camps and schools. Duties include enforcing the statutes & rules related to the licensed establishments. Performs beginning level professional environmental health program duties; completes assigned tasks in a variety of environmental health program operations. Investigates outbreaks of intestinal illness to determine the source; makes investigations of water supplies & sewage disposal system; advises food service establishments on safe food handling practices and sanitizing of equipment & utensils; organizes & assists in conducting training courses in food handling & sanitary practices; makes investigations of complaints; interprets and explains laws, rules & regulations.

Salary: $34,264 - $49,569

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Public or Environmental Health, Food Science/Technology, Toxicology, Soil Science, Environmental Studies/Ecology or Civil, Chemical, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering; OR Registration as a Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience inspecting and enforcing rules related to food, beverage, lodging establishments and mobile home parks. Working knowledge of common business practices and of general requirements for sanitary conditions in public lodging places and establishments serving food & drink. Knowledge of the principles of public health involved in the transmission of disease; sewage treatment & disposal; laws & regulations governing sanitary conditions & practices; swimming pools & bathing areas.

For complete description, visit https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/.

Deadline: August 30, 2010

To apply, visit the link above.

For more information, contact Steven Diaz at steven.diaz@state.mn.us or call 651-643-2167.

Environmentalist
Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health
Hopkins

Position: Full-time

Description: Primary duties include: Inspect food facilities, licensed public swimming pools, lodging facilities and children's camps for compliance with State and County ordinances; Investigate food/waterborne disease outbreaks; Resolve public complaints related to public health nuisances, smoking, housing & other issues; Develop educational materials on various environmental programs; Train food service employees and the public in Food Safety/Sanitation and Pool operation courses as needed; Develop and implement other environmental public health programs for public awareness and/or compliance (radon or lead) as needed; Inspect on-site septic systems for compliance with State and County rules and ordinances as needed.

Salary: $40,643 - $66,324

Minimum Qualifications: One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental health, environmental science, food science, biology, chemistry, or a field closely related to the assignment AND at least one full-time equivalent year of experience or internship performing food and beverage facility inspections, developing environmental public health education/programs, and/or investigation/surveillance of environmental public health related disease/illness
• Associate's degree in one of the above cited fields AND at least three full-time equivalent years of the required experience
• Certification in one of the above cited fields AND at least four full-time equivalent years of the required experience

Desirable Qualifications: Experience performing food & beverage facility inspections, and environmental health inspections/assessments such as swimming pools, lodging facilities, septic systems, etc.; Experience investigating food or waterborne outbreaks; Experience reviewing plans for licensed food & lodging facilities or individual sewage treatment system designs; Bilingual skills in English and Spanish or in English and a Chinese language; Experience in epidemiology or statistical-related work.

For complete description, visit www.co.hennepin.mn.us.

Deadline: August 17, 2010

To apply, visit www.co.hennepin.mn.us.

For more information, contact Randy Larson at Randy.Larson@co.hennepin.mn.us or call 612-348-4643.

Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist
Washington County Public Health & Environment
Stillwater

Position: Full-time, permanent

Description: Inspect licensed food, beverage, lodging, pool, manufactured home park, campground, and youth camp establishments. Provide consultation & technical assistance. Enforce applicable state rules & county ordinances. Respond to public health nuisances. Depending on qualifications, this position could be filled at either Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist level.

Salary: Environmental Specialist: $22.69- $31.05/hour
Sr. Environmental Specialist: $24.06- $32.92/hour

Minimum Qualifications: Environmental Specialist: Bachelor's degree in public health; environmental health; physical, chemical or biological science; or related field. Senior Environmental Specialist: Bachelor's degree in public health; environmental health; physical, chemical or biological science; or related field and two (2) years of full-time experience as a professional in the environmental health field.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience working with a governmental agency or in the public sector; Experience inspecting licensed FBL establishments; Minnesota registration as an Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian.

For complete description, visit www.co.washington.mn.us.

Deadline: June 16, 2010

To apply, visit www.co.washington.mn.us/employment.

For more information, call Washington County Human Resources Department at 651-430-6081.

Environmentalist (2 vacancies)
Hennepin County Environmental Services Dept.
Minneapolis

Position: Full-time

Description: Coordinate a wide variety of environmental programs, including providing technical assistance related to recycling, composting, waste reduction, solid waste operations and household hazardous waste programs.

Salary: $40,643 - $66,324

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, environmental studies or related field; 2 or more years of experience in solid & hazardous waste management, including waste collection, transfer, recycling, composting, combustion, and final disposal.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience establishing & maintaining effective working relationships with the public, co-workers & other professionals; demonstrated project management skills, including ability to organize new projects, track milestones & outcomes, analyze results, and recommend future direction; skill in research, data collection & analysis; report preparation & presentation; ability to provide technical assistance related to solid waste management techniques.

Deadline: June 11, 2010

To apply, visit www.co.hennepin.us.

For more information, contact Jessica Huntington at Jessica.Huntington@co.hennepin.mn.us or call 612-348-2597.

Environmental Health Specialist
Redwood & Renville Counties
Olivia

Position: Full-time

Description: To assure standards & regulations for operating, designing, constructing & maintaining food, beverage & lodging establishments; public pools; youth camps; manufactured home parks & recreational camping areas are followed in Redwood & Renville Counties through education, inspection, licensure, and enforcement activities.

Salary: $18.81 - $30.49 per hour; DOQ

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Physical or Biological Science that includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences. Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in Minnesota, or registration obtained within 2 years of date of active employment. Requires successful completion of Food Code & Regulations training, certification as a Pool Operator and Lead Inspector.

Deadline: June 9, 2010

To apply, visit www.co.renville.mn.us, or contact Renville County Administration Office at 320-523-3710.

For more information, contact Jill Bruns at 320-523-2570.