The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.
DATCP currently has an opening for an Environmental Health Sanitarian position within the Division of Food and Recreational Safety, Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses. We will be filling this position at the Entry or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Additionally, this position may be filled as bilingual or non-bilingual depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
This is a field-based position and routine travel is required. The selected applicant can select a headquarter in one of the following counties:
- Door, Brown, or Kewaunee County
Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.
When applying please select all counties in which you are willing to be headquartered.
Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes a minimum of 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for enforcement of food & recreational health safety laws, administrative codes, regulations and standards governing retail food and recreational licensing programs, under the authority of Wisconsin Statues.
Food businesses include: Retail food establishments, including mobile food establishments, transient food establishments and vending operations.
Recreational businesses include: Recreational-educational camps; campgrounds; public swimming facilities; hotels; motels; tourist rooming houses and bed & breakfast establishments.
Full Position Description – Entry
Full Position Description – Entry Bilingual
Full Position Description – Senior
Full Position Description – Senior Bilingual
SALARY INFORMATION:
The entry level is in schedule-range 15-04 with a starting pay of $31.00-32.50 per hour. The senior level is in schedule-range 15-03 with a starting pay of $32.57-35.83.
A $0.30 per hour Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) add-on may be available depending on qualifications.
In addition, this position will also receive $1.00 per hour supplemental pay, for being bilingual in Spanish and/or Mandarin.
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
JOB DETAILS:
At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities and transferable skills, unique to each Bureau.
These OJT opportunities and transferable skills include direct experience and practice through job shadowing, field inspection training, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) training courses (virtual and in-person), and job-specific training modules.Transferable skills we are looking for include inspection methods, conflict management, stakeholder engagement, and active listening.
Conditions of Employment:
DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.
Possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes.
Travel is required for approximately 90% of this position’s duties.
Must possess physical abilities to climb and work at elevated heights such as on catwalks.
Must have ability to; stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Through use of sight and hearing must be able observe physical surroundings.
Must have the ability to complete outdoor job activities 12 months of the year. The employee will encounter inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
Ability to fluently read, write and speak bilingually in Spanish and/or Mandarin is required for the bilingual position. Spanish and/or Mandarin skills will be assessed prior to an official offer of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimally qualified candidates will have the following:
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification; or
- The REHS/RS credential or application eligibility at the time of hire
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health from a college accredited in the United States; or
- Bachelor’s degree or higher accredited in the United States (with 30 semester hours of college credit in basic Science coursework; college credit in Math or Statistics); and two or more years of work experience in the field of environmental health; or
- Associate degree with 5+ years of work experience in the field of environmental health
To be considered for the senior level, qualified applicants must have the following:
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) or NEHA REHS/Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification
For additional information on eligibility requirements see the links below:
EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Bachelor’s Degree Programs
EHAC-Accredited Environmental Health Master’s Degree or PhD
Wisconsin RS Eligibility Requirements
NEHA REHS Eligibility Requirements
International Degree Requirements
HOW TO APPLY:
If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #20970 to complete your application for this posting.
DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
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DEADLINE TO APPLY:
The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on June 2, 2026.
