Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor

Working Title : Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor

Job Class : Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor

Agency : Health Department

Job ID : 77754

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for consideration and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.Consideration for supervisors in the same classification will occur through 7 / 1 / 2024.

Date Posted : 06 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date : 07 / 08 / 2024

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Health.

Division / Unit : Environmental Health / Food, Pools and Lodging Services. (FPLS)

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift - 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Salary Range : $32.16 - $46.56 / hourly; $67,150 - $97,217 / annually

Effective July 1st, 2024, the salary range will be : $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,178 - $101, 602 / annually.

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 216 Middle Management Association (MMA)

FLSA Status : Non-exempt.

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Are you passionate about public health? Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking dedicated professionals to make a difference in our communities.

As a Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor you will supervise the execution of the national regulatory food safety standardization activities throughout Minnesota to verify a highly trained, competent regulatory food safety workforce exists in all state and delegated food safety programs.

Standardization of food inspection staff is a required element of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.

Primary responsibilities include :

Ensure statewide MDH and delegated program standardized food safety inspection officers implement the FDA food code standardization program to ensure consistent code interpretation and enforcement.

Supervise activities related to EHS-Net (cooperative national project with CDC's National Center for Environmental Health and other state and local health departments), including analyzing and publishing data from studies looking at foodborne illness risk factors.

This position can be based out of St Paul or any of MDH’s district offices , depending on which location is closest for the top candidate.

There will be an option for some teleworking, however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Telework eligibility applies to applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. District Office locations : Bemidji, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester or St Cloud.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS / RS) credential issued by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
• Four (4) years of professional experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian;

Candidates who hold a master's degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field will receive credit for six (6) months of qualifying professional experience.

Candidates who hold a doctoral degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field will receive credit for twelve (12) months of qualifying professional experience.

One year experience as a supervisor, team lead, OR project lead.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process :

Demonstrated professional level experience with public health, environmental health, environmental hazards prevention, assessment and control of environmental risks, and continuous quality improvement processes.

Written communications skills sufficient to document concise, accurate and complete observations, provide information, answer questions, and emphasize critical issues.

Excellent verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly with owners, managers and employees and interviewing in a variety of environments, including while loud equipment is operating, in busy kitchens, and while employees are working.

Critical thinking skills sufficient to collect and analyze information, identify areas of focus, and make decisions based on evidence gathered.

Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations consistently and impartially.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, environmental health, or related field.

Certification as an FDA Standardized Food Safety Inspection Officer.

Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facilities Operator certification.

Experience managing multiple overlapping projects that engage a variety of stakeholders.

Experience implementing or auditing the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards

Knowledge of and experience interpreting and implementing federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the regulation of food establishments, swimming pools, lodging facilities, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, and children’s camps.

Experience with the EHS-Net grant activities.

Valid Class D driver's license

Physical Requirements

Transport items weighing 20 pounds.

Move over uneven, sloping, and / or snow-covered ground.

Work outdoors in all seasons, with exposure to weather extremes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of references and background check.

While a driver's license is not required, the position demands some travel, which the incumbent will be responsible for meeting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.

mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.