Public Health Inspector

$47,174 - $65,832/Yr

Maine State Library - Ellsworth, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Ellsworth, ME

About the position

The Public Health Inspector I position at the Maine CDC Health Inspection Program involves conducting inspections across various establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role is crucial for safeguarding public health and safety in the community by evaluating compliance, providing technical expertise, and addressing violations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for restaurants, mobile food vendors, school kitchens, correctional facility kitchens, hospital cafeteria kitchens, lodging places, campgrounds, youth camps, public pools/spas, mass gatherings, and body artists.
• Resolve issues associated with compliance with health, safety, environmental, and sanitary rules and regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and education on all Program rules and regulations.
• Assist with the development of Program rules and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor the correction of violations within a timeframe.
• Evaluate establishments for compliance with provisions in order to issue licenses.
• Prioritize the inspection of establishments, the issuance of licenses, and the response to complaints per the program's standard operating procedures.
• Recommend compliance closures and determine when to issue Imminent Health Hazard notices.
• Conduct special investigations for complaints and food/waterborne illnesses.

Requirements

• A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in public health, environmental or biological science, health education or a related field.
• Two (2) years of public health, biological or environmental science, or related experience.
• Obtain FDA standardization for food inspections, Certified Food Manager Certification and Certified Pool Operation Certification after hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience with food safety, public health and sanitation laws.
• Knowledge of techniques used in the field of public health inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and instruct others.
• Ability to conduct investigations and inspections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Ability to use computers proficiently.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Fully paid parental leave for six weeks