Department of Health seeks Sanitarian - $62k to $78k

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country.  With its proximity to major museums, world-class parks, entertainment and restaurants, increasing job opportunities and the seat of the federal government.  The District of Columbia continues to be ranked the top 10 thriving city indicators where you can live work and play.  Contribute to and work for a nationally accredited Health Department.  The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) earned national accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and is an early adopter in attaining the designation.  Come see where your skills are appreciated and rewarded by applying the following public health opportunity.

Introduction

This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health), Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA), Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Services Division (FSHISD). The FSHISD is responsible for protecting the public health and safety and the environment of the residents and visitors in the District of Columbia through inspecting and protecting the food supply, inspecting other non-food health establishments, such as, spas, and investigating food borne illnesses.  Incumbent is responsible for inspecting and evaluating environment health conditions throughout the food service industry through periodic inspections of food service establishments, such as, restaurants, grocery stores, delicatessens, food vendors, ice cream and diary plants and open air markets.  Incumbent also inspects and evaluates environment health conditions in non-food establishments, such as, beauty and barber shops, nail salons, public baths, spas, massage parlors, health clubs, bedding manufacturers, electrolysis salons and swimming pools.