Environmental Sanitarian II - Baltimore City Health Department

Job Summary

An Environmental Sanitarian II performs environmental health investigations and issues violation notices and civil and environmental citations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week including evening and weekend hours and on a 24-hour call back in case of emergencies. Work is performed at sites of investigations where vermin, dirt, filth, dilapidated structures and other undesirable conditions are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion involving long periods of standing, walking or crouching while inspecting business sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or environmental health.
• OR Equivalency
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian from the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.
• Positions assigned to the Lead Paint Program must obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Technician accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 6 months of hire; they must also obtain and maintain a Maryland Lead Paint Risk Assessor accreditation issued by the Maryland Department of Environment within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain and maintain both accreditations is grounds for dismissal.
• A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the techniques of environmental health investigation.
• Knowledge of various office software.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret inspection and investigation findings and determine code violations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed narrative reports of environmental health investigations and complaints.
• Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device, tablet or any other technological equipment that may be used to conduct, capture, or record inspections and investigations.
• Ability to give testimony in court against violators of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with managers of food establishments, industrial operations and institutional facilities regarding environmental health.
• Ability to promote community understanding and support for environmental health laws.
• Ability to enforce environmental health laws with firmness and tact.

Additional Information

• Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
• Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.
• Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the techniques of environmental health investigation.
• Knowledge of various office software.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret inspection and investigation findings and determine code violations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed narrative reports of environmental health investigations and complaints.
• Ability to use and navigate a computer, handheld device, tablet or any other technological equipment that may be used to conduct, capture, or record inspections and investigations.
• Ability to give testimony in court against violators of environmental health laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with managers of food establishments, industrial operations and institutional facilities regarding environmental health.
• Ability to promote community understanding and support for environmental health laws.
• Ability to enforce environmental health laws with firmness and tact.

Training & Experience

• Education: Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
• Experience: Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

Examination Process

• Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
• The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.
• Required Documents: You must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying.
• Additional Information: Candidates must obtain and maintain a Commission from the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore as a Special Enforcement Officer within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain or revocation of the Commission by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.