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SANITARIAN IV, REGISTERED

Recruitment #14-000277-0006

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Food Protection, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the primary coordinator between the environmental health and communicable disease response at both the state and local levels; position duties include, but are 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 RRTA's food surveillance program. The position will also be responsible for all aspects of the RRTA'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. Desirable Qualifications: The successful 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians under the certificate of eligibility requirements for Environmental Sanitarians.

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:

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

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful 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.   

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 current copy of your license must be uploaded and attached to this 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 STRONGLY preferred, 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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




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