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SANITARIAN IV, REGISTERED (***REPOST***)

Regional Sanitarian (PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Recruitment #22-000277-0002

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Office of Food Protection/Center for Food Processing, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to serve as a Regional Sanitarian for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)'s Center for Food Processing, in the Office of Food Protection (OFP). This position will inspect food processing facilities, including evaluating and testing equipment and processes, in order to verify compliance with State and federal laws and regulations which govern food safety.

Additionally, this position will collect food samples, serve as a member of the OFP's Rapid Response Team, and conduct pre-opening inspections for food processing plants and retail chain or franchise facilities. Furthermore, this position will provide training and consultation to industry and Local Health Departments (LHDs); conduct investigations related to foodborne disease outbreaks and complaints; and, perform studies, such as time and temperature relationships and pH assessments, in order to ensure safe food processing. 

Finally, this position will take necessary enforcement action to gain operator compliance and protect the public from adulterated and misbranded food. This position will work in partnership with industry, along with local, State and federal agencies, to promote public health and ensure that food products are produced in a safe and sanitary manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.

Experience: Four years of environmental health work experience in the promotion, control and maintenance of environmental health.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health or Environmental Health Sciences from an accredited college or university for one year of the required 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 desired candidate should have experience working collaboratively with State, local and federal agencies, legislators, and managers of regulated industries. He/she should also have experience navigating, utilizing and interpreting different types of databases and reports, including lab results and inspection reports, along with experience communicating findings from such results and reports. 

Additionally, the desired candidate should have professional experience with food science, food industry operations, food facility inspections, and/or conducting food safety regulation enforcement of retail, manufacturing, or processing facilities. Finally, the desired candidate should have experience with emergency response and/or preparedness.

The desired candidate should be able to work primarily in the Southern or Western region of the State of Maryland, as well as be open to traveling throughout the entire State.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists. A photocopy of current registration must be attached to the application form.

2. Licensure requirements are pursuant to Health Occupations Article, Title 11, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.60.01 through 10.60.07. The Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management cannot accept any substitutions.

3. Further information on eligibility requirements, including application for license, may be obtained from the Administrative Officer, Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. 

You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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