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Sanitarian – City of New Bedford
PAY: $15.42/hr – $23.00/hr
Administers, educates and performs work developing programs and procedures of environmental sanitation, health and hygiene. Conducts inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with State and local health regulations including prevention of childhood lead poisoning; inspects dwellings used for human habitation; collects food samples and performs swab tests in order to determine the wholesomeness of food in regard to its preparation, storage, handling, serving, transportation, etc. Initiates litigation and provides testimony to ensure abatement of public health violations and enforcement of State and local regulations under the jurisdiction of the New Bedford Board of Health as well as City ordinances as designated.
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Laboratory Science or closely related field is preferred or an Associate’s Degree in a closely related field; minimum two years of full-time technical or professional experience in food service sanitation, a building trade, environmental sanitation, pest control or other related public health field.
Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Operates motor vehicle on a regular basis. Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check mandatory per MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C.
For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO
