Food Environmentalist / Sanitarian

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• **Status:** Full-time (35 hours per week) with benefits **Rate of pay:** $32.88/hr **Hours:** Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with occasional required night, weekend or holiday hours.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• **Date:** 10/20/2026 The Marshall County Health Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated Food Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist to help protect and improve the health of our community.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe food service operations, investigating environmental health concerns, conducting public health inspections, and providing education to businesses and residents throughout Marshall County.
• If you are passionate about environmental health, food safety, public service, and community well-being, we encourage you to apply.
• Essential Responsibilities: Conduct inspections of restaurants, retail food establishments, temporary food vendors, and other food facilities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Investigate foodborne illness complaints and outbreaks.
• Collect food, water, air, and waste samples for laboratory analysis.
• Review plans and blueprints for new food establishments and advise owners on sanitation requirements.
• Evaluate septic system applications, review construction plans, and conduct soil surveys.
• Investigate environmental complaints involving water quality, air quality, refuse disposal, insects, rodents, and unsafe housing conditions.
• Conduct inspections and testing of public swimming pools.
• Perform lead risk assessments and environmental investigations.
• Provide food safety education and training to food establishment owners and operators.
• Prepare inspection reports, investigation findings, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with policy development, program planning, and budget activities.
• Respond to public health emergencies and participate in after-hour response when necessary.
• **Qualifications** **Required:** Bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, health science, or a related field.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Valid Indiana driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• **Preferred:** Experience conducting retail food inspections.
• ServSafe Certification **The ideal candidate will:** Have a passion for protecting public health Demonstrate sound judgement and problem-solving skills Be comfortable interacting with business owners, contractors, community members, and regulatory partners.
• Possess strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Enjoy a mix of office work, field inspections, community education, and investigative responsibilities **Work Environment** This position includes work in an office setting, food establishments, outdoor events, residential properties, and other field locations throughout Marshall County.
• Duties may require evening, weekend, holiday, emergency response work, and occasional overnight travel.
• **Please submit your resume and a completed application to:** Marshall County Human Resources Administrator 112 W Jefferson St.
• Room 207 Plymouth, IN 46563 Or apply online at www.co.marshall.in.us Marshall County is an equal opportunity employer.
• Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $32.88 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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