Sanitarian - Faribault & Martin Human Services Counties

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is accepting applications for the position of a full-time (40 hours per week) Sanitarian - Registered Sanitarian. The salary range for Faribault & Martin is $30.91 - $42.04 per hour.  Are you passionate about protecting public health, ensuring safe environments, and building strong community partnerships? Health and Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is seeking a dedicated Registered Sanitarian to join our Community Health team.  As our Sanitarian, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding the health of our communities by independently managing environmental health inspections and responding to public health concerns.

Come join the public service team at Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties every day!

The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes health insurance (including option for high-deductible health plan) with employer sharing in cost, employer-paid $20,000 term life insurance, earned sick and safe time, generous paid leave policy, and 11 paid holidays each year. As a public employer, we provide a defined benefit annuity through PERA (employer contributes 6.5% plus 1%; employee contributes 6.5%). Employees have options for employee-paid dental, vision, accident, critical care insurance, and additional life insurance. Employees can contribute pre-tax to health savings account (per qualifications), pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Corebridge and Nationwide). Employer qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Additional details are available on our website at www.fmchs.com. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.

Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families, yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.

Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life.




Faribault and Martin County Examples of Duties
• Conducting inspections for all licensed food, beverage, lodging, and pool establishments.
• Performing school food service inspections twice per year.
• Completing plan reviews and licensing activities for new and existing establishments.
• Responding to nuisance complaints, radon and lead concerns, and other environmental hazards.
• Investigating foodborne and waterborne illness reports.
• Educating operators and the public using a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Documenting inspections, issuing corrective orders, and ensuring follow-up compliance.
• Participating in emergency preparedness training and exercises.Merit System Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a major in the physical and/or biological sciences, sanitary science, or other fields closely related to environmental health.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/sanitarian/

Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, or other related environmental health field, including at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in the physical or biological sciences, as required by Minnesota Rules 4695.2700, subpart 1A. Candidates must also be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian (REHS/RS) in Minnesota or obtain registration within two years of employment. This position additionally requires completion of Food Code and Regulations training and Pool Operator certification, which may be obtained after hire, as well as twenty-four hours of continuing education every two years and a valid driver’s license.

The screening process will consist of an evaluation and rating of education and experience based on the information you provide in your application. Please provide your complete relevant work history including dates of employment, positions held, responsibilities/duties performed and education. Please be thorough in listing this information as this will be used to determine your score.  

Once your application has been submitted, changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or contact information, please email [email protected] with the new information and include your applicant ID.

Submit a Minnesota Merit System application by applying at this link: 563-OC- Sanitarian