Sanitarian 1 (00332)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division.

This position is responsible for developing and administering the food and consumer safety program services to reduce the incidence of diseases and occurrences of unhealthful conditions. Responsibilities include investigating consumer complaints and illness outbreaks to identify and eliminate threats to the public conducting public health inspections of food facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and providing training related to food and safety programs.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of Montana statutes and rules pertaining to licensed establishments.

• Ability to perform a public health inspection to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.

• Basic knowledge of public health including food safety and food borne illness investigations.

• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others maintaining them over time.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in environmental health biology chemistry or a directly related field.

  • Completed microbiology course from an accredited university program or able to complete one within six months of hire.

  • Must obtain a current Montana Registered Sanitarian License within six months of hire.

  • Current Montana Registered Sanitarian licensed preferred otherwise must provide transcripts.

  • Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.