Job Description
Join Milwaukee's frontline in public health protection! The City of Milwaukee Health Department seeks a dedicated Public Health Inspector to address critical community health needs. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to safeguard food safety, environmental hazards, and disease prevention across our diverse neighborhoods. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including pension plans, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement while making a tangible impact on 570,000 residents.
Why Apply Now? Milwaukee faces unprecedented public health challenges requiring immediate expertise. This role offers accelerated hiring timelines with interviews starting within 48 hours of application submission.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections of food establishments, childcare centers, and public swimming pools
- Investigate environmental health complaints (lead, mold, pests) within 24 hours
- Enforce local health ordinances and prepare violation reports
- Coordinate with state agencies during disease outbreak responses
- Develop community education programs on health regulations
- Utilize GIS mapping for high-risk area surveillance
- Maintain digital inspection records in Health Department databases
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field
- State of Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years field inspection experience
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clean record
- Proficiency in inspection software (e.g., NACCHO tools)
- Bilingual English/Spanish certification preferred
- Certification in food safety (ServSafe or equivalent)
- Ability to work evenings/weekends during emergency responses