Sanitarian

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Functional

Title:

SanI/EPSI
Job Title: Sanitarian I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Food & Drug
Posting Number: 20212
Closing Date: 09/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,252.00-$4,999.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 70%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AMARILLO
Job Location Address: 3407 PONY EXPRESS WAY
Other Locations: Amarillo
MOS Codes: 8056,43HX,4E0X1,68S,740A,74A,74D,92W,MSSR,MST

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The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications or other factors.**

Sanitarian I or Environmental Protection Specialist I (understaffed Sanitarian I) - - Most inspections will be conducted in Amarillo, Texas Panhandle area and surrounding areas. The location of this position is contingent on the needs and best work practices of the agency. Under the supervision of the Milk Branch West Manager, this position inspects facilities to include Grade “A” producer dairy farms (raw for pasteurization and retail raw), Grade “A” receiving and transfer stations, Grade “A” bulk milk tankers, Grade “A” processors, Grade “A” single service manufacturers, frozen dessert manufacturers, cheese manufacturers, cold storage facilities for milk products and frozen desserts, delivery vehicles used to transport milk products and frozen desserts, retail outlets of milk products and frozen desserts, and ungraded food manufacturers.

Performs required technical equipment tests on pasteurization systems as needed. Collects samples of finished products, single service containers, raw milk, water, chilled water, and glycol to submit to appropriate laboratories for analysis. Conducts sampling surveillance activities to include formal training, testing and field evaluations of certified samplers, receivers and milk haulers. Conducts formal training, field evaluations, and certifications of industry personnel for industry sealing of pasteurization equipment.

Conducts special investigations as necessary to include aflatoxin, pesticide and antibiotic residues, added water adulteration, and food-borne illnesses. Investigates complaints. Responds to public requests for information and inquiries relative to milk and dairy products. Uses initiative and independent judgment to take regulatory action when necessary. Prepares and submits required reports and documentation in a timely manner. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations in response and/or recovery in Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
(60%) Inspects assigned facilities at required frequencies to determine…