| Location | Marion County, WV |
| Salary | $48,098–$84,558 Per Year |
Sanitarian, Chief
Salary
$48,098.00 - $84,558.00 Annually
Location
Marion County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
PH27F115 PSA
Department
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
MARION
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Skills Based Hiring:
No
Nature of Work
This position will be the Regional Sanitarian for the Northern Region assisting local health departments in assigned regions(s). This position conducts inspections and performs plan reviews for State Institutions related to the Food Establishment Rule and General Sanitation Rule and inspects Recreational Water Facility construction after a permit has been issued. Conducts work related to the On-site Sewage Rule as assigned. Responds to complaints related to public health violations and emergencies. The Regional Sanitarian position works closely with public stakeholders, governmental agencies, and private sector industries to address public environmental health needs and provide regulatory and technical support. Regional Sanitarian promotes public health awareness, attends professional development, and other training as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a sanitarian.
OR
Substitution: A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physical science or agriculture may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Special Requirements: Must be licensed as a registered sanitarian by the West Virginia State Board of Sanitarians or be eligible to be licensed with the Board per the Reciprocity section of the Practice of Public Health Sanitation, W. Va. Code R. §20-4-4 et seq. Must possess a valid drivers license. Availability of an automobile for continuous use may be a requisite for employment.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov