Sanitarian Part-time

Pondera County in Conrad, MT is looking for a Part-time Sanitarian. This is a non-exempt part-time position, not to exceed 1560 hours per year unless approved by Pondera County Commissioners. This position will accrue overtime compensation under the guidelines of the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act and applicable Montana statutes. Pay cycle is monthly. Work Unit Overview: The Environmental Health Department addresses the interaction between human health and the environment. Through a variety of programs and services, the Department strives to provide public health protection, offer educational and training opportunities, supply timely and beneficial information, and enforce health protection standards as outlined by Pondera County, State of Montana or Federal government guidelines. Our health is affected by the quality of air, land, food and water resources. Maintaining and improving public health by managing those environmental factors that affect health is the goal of the County Sanitarian's office. Job Summary: The Sanitarian performs a variety of professional and technical environmental health duties relating to environmental health and sanitation. The goal is to help protect people and communities from public health risks. Duties will vary requiring individual judgment by following generally prescribed standards and procedures set by the Public Health and Environmental Health laws and rules of Pondera County and the State of Montana. Employees assigned to this position must possess a comprehensive understanding of environmental health issues. Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These duties are the essential functions and are not all-inclusive of all duties that the incumbent performs. Direct programs and conduct field inspections which include, but are not limited to, retail food service establishments, food processors, wholesalers, public accommodations, trailer parks and tourist campgrounds. This may also include pools, spas, tattoo parlors, daycares, community homes, schools, jails and other institutional and recreational sanitation. Recommend appropriate action against violators of the health code and enforce codes pertaining to inspection of licensed establishments. Participate in subdivision review relating to environmental and sanitation concerns. Conduct inspections of on-site subsurface wastewater disposal systems to assure compliance with current regulations, providing compliance recommendations, when applicable, and issuing permits when all regulations have been met. Analyze and review septic permit applications to ensure compliance with applicable state and local regulations. Identify application deficiencies or areas of noncompliance and recommend approval or denial of applications based on analysis. Conduct site evaluations, inspect wastewater treatment system installation, soil testing, and review groundwater monitoring. Issue septic permits in accordance with local regulations. Non-compliance is reported to the Broad of Health and, when necessary, to the Pondera County Attorney. Provide guidance for private well-water testing procedures. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must bend, stoop, and kneel to inspect food service establishments, sewage treatment systems, and other locations. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is conducted in an office and in varied settings while inspecting. Occasionally works with difficult individuals during the course of investigative/enforcement functions. Supervision Exercised: This position does not regularly supervise other County staff. The position may provide training and guidance to employees with less experience, occasionally coordinates special projects as directed. Education and Experience: This job requires a current license as a Registered Sanitarian (RS). Full j b description, application and benefit package are available at Job Service Cut Bank, located at 1210 E. Main St., Cut Bank, MT 59427, the Pondera County Office located at 20 4th Ave. S.W., Conrad, MT 59425, or on our website at https://www.ponderacountymontana.org/employment. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Pondera County Courthouse located at 20 4th Ave SW, Conrad, MT 59425.