SanI​/EPSI

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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: 10/08/2026
• 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)
• travel: up to 70%
• regular/temporary: regular
• full time/part time: full time
• flsa exempt/non-exempt: nonexempt
• 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

• (60%) inspects assigned facilities at required frequencies to determine compliance with the pasteurized milk ordinance, the frozen dessert manufacturers act, the standards for the fabrication of single service containers and closures for milk products, and the retail raw milk ordinance. Conducts required technical equipment tests on pasteurization systems as specified by the most current edition of the pasteurized milk ordinance as needed.
  
  May provide formal training, evaluation, and certification of industry personnel for industry sealing of pasteurization equipment. Maintains required level of proficiency. Submits accurate and detailed reports as necessary. Initiates regulatory actions as appropriate. Conducts disaster investigations and truck wreck accidents involving perishable food products. Investigates complaints involving milk and dairy products and prepares detailed reports of findings.
• (15%) collects samples of finished products, single service containers, raw milk, water, chilled water, and glycol to submit to the appropriate laboratories for analysis at required frequencies.
• (15%) conducts sampling surveillance activities including formal training, testing and field evaluation of certified samplers, receivers, and milk haulers annually. Conducts special investigations as necessary to include aflatoxin, pesticides and antibiotic residues, added water adulteration, and food-borne illnesses. Collects appropriate samples for laboratory analysis; prepares reports of findings; and makes recommendations for regulatory action.
• (5%) responds to public requests for information and inquiries relative to the mission of the milk and dairy surveillance section. Completes travel reports, monthly activity reports, time sheets, and other reports as required in the performance of official duties, submitted accurately and in a timely manner according to policy. Participates in available educational programs and training (training locations can be located out of state).
  
  Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and acceptable driving record must be maintained.
• (5%) other duties as assigned. Use of safety equipment is required.

must pass the texas registered sanitarian examination within six (6) months from the initial date of employment. Registered sanitarian status must be obtained within (2) years of the date of employment. Possess a valid texas driver’s license, or equivalent license from another state.

• knowledge of the theory and practical applications of disciplines to include microbiology, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, statistics, thermodynamics, nutrition, and food toxicology.
• knowledge and skill in selecting, adapting, and applying investigative methods and negotiating techniques to conduct complete and professional milk and dairy inspections.
• knowledge of principles and practices of environmental sanitation.
• knowledge of state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and standards pertaining to milk and dairy products.
• knowledge of pasteurization; knowledge of the structure and functions of public health…