Sanitarian
Turn your passion for public health into a meaningful career!
Portage County Health and Human Services is seeking a dedicated part-time Sanitarian to help protect the health, safety, and quality of life of our community. In this dynamic role, you’ll work 24 hours per week and still enjoy some valuable benefits—including paid vacation and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Pay range starts at $31.64 per hour
What you’ll do
Protect the community by inspecting licensed establishments and promoting compliance with state and local laws and codes:
Inspect restaurants, taverns, campgrounds, mobile home parks, swimming pools, lodging properties, recreational and educational camps, vending machines, retail food establishments, and schools throughout Portage County.
Conduct timely follow-up inspections in accordance with the county’s enforcement policies.
Evaluate new establishments and businesses changing operators before licenses are issued.
Review plans and specifications to confirm compliance with applicable regulations.
Collect water and food samples for laboratory analysis.
Enforce Portage County environmental health ordinances and applicable state codes.
Gather evidence, prepare reports, and initiate complaints for prosecution when necessary.
Lead food-handling training courses and participate in HACCP evaluations.
Help investigate foodborne illness outbreaks and protect community health.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Inspect tattoo and body-piercing establishments for compliance with environmental health requirements.
Perform sanitary surveys of DNR transient non-community water systems.
Make a direct impact through essential environmental health services:
Investigate potential human health hazards, including indoor air quality concerns, rabies exposures, and unsafe well complaints.
Document findings, recommend corrective action, and follow through to help ensure concerns are resolved.
Conduct environmental lead assessments and deliver lead-poisoning prevention education.
Participate in emergency preparedness activities and support the community during public health emergencies.
Share your expertise and empower the community:
Create engaging environmental health materials and lead public information seminars.
Advise individuals and groups on environmental health hazards, concerns, and practical solutions.
What you’ll bring to the team
If you’re ready to put your science background and public health experience to work for Portage County, we’d love to hear from you.
Bachelor of Science degree with a natural science or related environmental health background required.
At least one year of environmental or public health-related work experience required.
Registered Sanitarian preferred. Candidates who are not registered at the time of hire must pursue State of Wisconsin Sanitarian Registration when eligible.
Environmental health-related certification or registration preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle required.
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 7.2%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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