Environmental Sanitarian II - Baltimore City Health Department

Salary Range:  

$59,863.00 - $72,835.00 Annually 

Starting Pay:  

$59,863.00 Annually 

Our Benefits                                        

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits plans. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!                        

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 workweek 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:                               

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or environmental health.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Environmental Sanitarians.

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 are grounds for dismissal.

Have 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. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

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 commun