Public Health Inspector III - Limited Service
Public Health Inspector III - Limited Service
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Job Description
Overview
The Vermont Department of Health has an exciting opportunity to be on the front lines of protecting public health in Vermont. The successful candidate will conduct a variety of public health inspections of general sanitation practices or environmental health conditions. These positions work closely with regulated facilities to ensure compliance with Vermonts food and lodging establishment regulations. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
The inspection territory for this position will be in the Chittenden County area of the state and will have a duty station in Burlington.
This position is being recruited at multiple levels. Public Health Inspector I is an entry level position where on-line classroom and field-based training will be provided. It is expected that Inspector II and III candidates will have previous environmental health food safety sanitation and food processing training and experience. Familiarization with the FDA Food Code and Good Manufacturing Practices for food processors is a plus. Overnight and out-of-state training may be required for certain training opportunities.
To be considered for multiple levels apply to each Job Opening. If you would like more information about this position please contact Elisabeth Wirsing at
Who May Apply
This position Public Health Inspector III - Limited Service (Job Requisition #53112) is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about this position please contact
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.
Level I: Job Requisition #53080
Level II: Job Requisition #53113
Level III: Job Requisition #53112
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in the field and usually in an assigned district. Incumbents generally encounter strong differences of opinion and emotional reactions which must be dealt with in a firm objective and helpful manner. Subject to operating specialized environmental health testing equipment. Private means of transportation is necessary. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree with major coursework in a physical or biological science nutrition nursing health food science environmental engineering or a closely related field where the coursework requirements include 2 or more courses in food safety and sanitation AND two (2) or more years of experience at the Public Health Inspector II level or the equivalent position in a similar government organization with demonstrated advanced food safety training and experience in training and mentoring other staff.
OR
Associates degree or two years of full-time college coursework with major coursework in a physical or biological science nutrition nursing health food science environmental engineering or a closely related field where the coursework requirements include 2 or more courses in food safety and sanitation AND four (4) or more years of experience at the Public Health Inspector II level or the equivalent position in a similar government organization with demonstrated advanced food safety training and experience in training and mentoring other staff.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Employment Type
Full Time
