Job Description
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Job ID: 34978
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Licensure & Accreditation
Location: Sioux Falls, Mitchell, or Yankton, SD
Salary: $26.61-$34.79 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I or J
Closing Date: 3/10/26
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Health - Division of Licensure & Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .
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!
In-state travel and periodic overnight stays on a quarterly basis may be required.
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, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• 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:
• 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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3KH
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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