County(ies):	Dane, Milwaukee
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN-SENIOR 08-03279     Environmental and Public Health Specialist
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	The starting salary is between $45,088 and $58,464 per year depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 15/03. A 6-month probationary is required. This position is included in the Wisconsin Science Professional bargaining unit.
Special Qualifications:	A Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian license, or National Registered Environmental Health Specialist (R.E.H.S) certification, or documentation of eligibility to be certified.
Contact:	Veronica Law, Human Resources Specialist-Adv, 608-266-5426, Veronica.Law@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Science
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	Open The first review of application/examination materials will be held on materials received by June 9, 2009. Application/examination materials received after this date may be considered if the first group of candidates does not produce a selection. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Public Health (DPH).  We currently have one vacancy in Madison and one in Milwaukee.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of the principles of oral, computer, and written communication skills; principles of inspection, enforcement, and public relations; epidemiological techniques relative to sampling, interviewing, and evaluating occurrences of suspected food, water, and airborne disease outbreaks, biological and chemical sciences relative to cause and effect relationships; vector control techniques and principles; communicable disease control techniques; water supply and waste disposal construction and installation principles consistent with environmental and public health principles; environmental health hazard investigation, sampling and abatement pertaining to lead, asbestos, radon, indoor air, solid waste, wastewater, drinking water, pest control, injury prevention, electromagnetic waves, etc.; environmental health statutes, codes, and standards; and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, GroupWise, etc.

How To Apply:   

Submit an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38); a current resume; proof of holding a current WI Registered Sanitarian, or National Registered Environmental Health Specialist (R.E.H.S.) certification or documentation of eligibility to be certified; and a paper limited to 2 pages describing your professional work experience and/or education, including your role and specific responsibilities related to: 1) conducting inspections and investigations of licensed facilities and establishments including restaurants, lodging and recreational facilities; and 2) providing environmental health consultation and technical assistance to licensed establishments, local health department staff and health officers or community members.  Be sure to discuss your experience in terms of its scope, duration and your specific role and responsibilities.  Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for this vacancy.