Location: Yankton,SD, USA
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Job ID: 29720
Agency: Health
Location: Yankton, Sioux Falls, or Mitchell, SD
Salary: $26.29 - $34.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I or J
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
About us:
The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.
Job Summary:
The South Dakota Department of Health is hiring a full-time Health Facilities Surveyor for the Office of Health Protection. Areas surveyed include food service, lodging, and campground establishments. The Surveyor's role is to ensure compliance with state regulations for the public protection of health and safety hazards. Travel and get paid per diem, as well as the use of a state vehicle while on the road. This position is located in the Sioux Falls/Mitchell/Yankton area. Come join us!
This position can be classified as a Health Facilities Surveyor (GH-I) or Senior Health Facilities Surveyor (GH-J). Classification will be determined at time of hire, based on education and work experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
* Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester credit hours in the physical, environmental, biological, natural, or health sciences field.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Current national or state credentials as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) or meet the eligibility requirements to apply for and pass the National Environmental Health Association REHS/RS exam within 3 years of being hired.
* Public health experience with an agency to include inspecting facilities and enforcing regulations is preferred.
Knowledge of:
* the principles and practices of healthcare management;
* assigned field of expertise;
* state and federal regulations relating to healthcare facilities and related healthcare services;
* inspection procedures;
* causes and control of diseases produced by unsanitary conditions;
* inspection principles and terms to evaluate environmental health risks and concerns;
* state laws and regulations regarding environmental health and fire/life safety;
* the causes and control of diseases produced by unsanitary conditions.
Skill to:
* exercise sound judgment and make timely, well-informed decisions;
* set goals and put forth the effort required to achieve them;
* conduct work in an honest, ethical, responsible, and committed manner;
* plan ahead, set priorities, and work independently in an orderly and efficient manner;
* build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others who can provide support;
* work cooperatively with coworkers and treats them with respect to provide a positive working environment;
* review plans, drawings, specification data, and assess effectiveness or compliance of food, lodging, water recreation, campground facilities with applicable state regulations towards meeting license standards;
* identifies corrective measures for fire/life safety compliance or to prevent the spread of disease and illnesses;
* provide technical assistance, training, and information to Department of Public Safety inspectors to carry out inspectional duties assigned by Department of Health;
* engage with license holders, operators, and the general public on complaints, concerns, inquires, and address these in an appropriate and timely manner;
* conduct regulatory enforcement activities related to licensed and unlicensed food, lodging, and campground establishments to support change that will advance desired outcomes;
* assist Department of Health and Federal agencies with foodborne illness outbreaks, product recalls, or similar investigational matters as needed;
* gather, analyze, and organize information to provide recommendations or input to promote and improve the Office of Health Protection.
Ability to:
* to pass state and federal certification requirements;
* ensure defendable survey findings are formulated;
* provide work direction;
* delegate assignments;
* review healthcare surveys;
* communication sufficient to relay and understand survey findings and information;
* establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with others;
* communicate effectively and tactfully by listening, speaking, and writing when reporting or educating on inspection findings to eliminate health hazards or correct deficiencies as required.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.###.#### Email: ...@state.sd.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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