Position Type:
Eastern Highlands Health District/Sanitarian
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Eastern Highlands Health District
Job Opening for Sanitarian II
Salary Range: $67,146 - $90,647 annually
Hours Per Week: 37
Overview
We are currently recruiting to fill a full-time position that will be responsible for performing work in the area of environmental health; including, food establishment inspections, cosmetology inspections, and temporary food event inspections, and subsurface sewage disposal plan review, project inspection, and site evaluation. This position reports directly to the Chief Sanitarian.
The health district offers a full scope of competitive benefits, including a choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans. We provide a defined contribution retirement plan. We offer a variety of other benefits such as life insurance, vision, dental insurance, wellness incentives, professional development and training support, flexible spending accounts, optional retirement plans, payment in lieu of medical insurance, and flexible working hours with a half-day on Fridays. Paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays are provided with a 37-hour workweek.
What You Should Bring
We are looking for an individual who has a bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in environmental health, laboratory work or related field. A current DPH certification in food service inspection, a Registered Sanitarian license issued by the CT DPH, and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification are required at time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, with the ability to effectively enforce health codes with a compassionate, educational approach and the ability to work independently or as part of the team.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the Eastern Highlands Health District team, please apply online at: www.mansfieldct.org, please click red "apply". The position will remain open until filled.
The EHHD is an EEO/M/F/V employer.
Attachment(s):
- Sanitarian II Updated.docx