Compliance Officer - Public Health Sanitarian 2

$57,907 - $84,906/Yr

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Compliance Officer position within the Minnesota Department of Health focuses on protecting public health through the enforcement of the Safe Drinking Water Act and other regulations related to noncommunity public water systems. This role involves managing compliance workloads, coordinating water quality programs, and conducting inspections to ensure adherence to health standards. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for telework based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage an SDWA regulatory compliance workload of noncommunity public water systems.
• Coordinate statewide noncommunity water quality analysis and surveillance programs.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of noncommunity public water systems.
• Support continuous process improvement by developing technical expertise and providing technical assistance.
• Execute field activities including inspection, monitoring, resolving water quality incidents, and participation in enforcement actions as needed.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian and the ability to obtain an REHS/RS certification within two years of hire.
• Possession of a master's degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field and eighteen months of experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a current or renewable registration as an Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS Certification).
• Knowledge in the areas of public health: environmental science, epidemiology, biology, chemistry, geology, hydrogeology and working knowledge of the procedures for investigating waterborne illnesses.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules and standards including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Minnesota Plumbing Code, Minnesota Well Code and Minnesota procedures for enforcement.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness