Environmental Health Compliance Surveyor

Job Description

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Job ID: 36896
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Licensure & Accreditation
Location:Rapid City, SDSalary: $27.28 - $32.09 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 8/17/26

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit .

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 establishments, mobile food units, lodging facilities, campgrounds, and other licensed entities under the Office of Health Protection. The Surveyor's role is to ensure compliance with state regulations for the public protection of health and safety hazards. Travel includes per diem, as well as the use of a state vehicle while on the road. This position is located in the Rapid City/western South Dakota area. Come join us!

Travel throughout western South Dakota is required regularly and attendance to bi-annual staff meetings is expected. Occasional overnight travel is expected depending on inspection scheduling, training, and regional needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in the physical, environmental, biological, natural, or health sciences field is preferred.

• Current national or state credentials as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain within 3 years of being hired.
• Public health inspection experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• inspection principles to evaluate environmental and food safety risks;
• state laws and regulations regarding environmental health and fire/life safety;
• food safety principles, foodborne illness risk factors, contamination prevention, and the FDA Model Food Code;
• proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and contamination prevention methods;
• causes and control of diseases linked to unsanitary conditions.

Skill to:

• identify and assess foodborne illness risk factors;
• apply food code requirements consistently across food service establishments;
• use electronic inspection systems and reporting tools;
• plan ahead, set priorities, and work independently in an orderly and efficient manner;
• review plans and assess compliance across food, lodging, water recreation, and campground facilities;
• 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;
• enforce regulations impartially and professionally;
• engage constructively with operators and the public;
• assist with foodborne illness outbreaks, product recalls, or similar investigational matters as needed;
• use electronic inspection platforms, databases, and mobile technology to document findings and prepare reports;
• gather, analyze, and organize information to provide recommendations or input to promote and improve operations.

Ability to:

• communicate inspection findings clearly and tactfully;
• provide guidance on food code compliance and corrective measures.

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.

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:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: View phone number on kelolandemployment.com Email: View email address on kelolandemployment.com

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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