Branch Team Lead

Date:
Jul 23, 2026

Location:

ARLINGTON, TX DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

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Title:

Branch Team Lead Job Title: Sanitarian IV Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Food & Drug Posting Number: 19333 Closing Date: 08/06/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 50%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility

Location:


Job Location City: ARLINGTON Job Location Address: 1301 S BOWEN RD STE 200 Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8056,43HX,4E0X1,68S,740A,74A,74D,92W,MSSR,MST

Brief Job Description This job posting is for three Sanitarian IV positions. One of the three positions will be headquartered in the “Greater Dallas” area (i.e. Kaufman, Dallas, Ellis, or surrounding counties). One position will be headquartered in the “DFW” area (i.e. Parker, Denton, Tarrant, Johnson, or surrounding counties). One position will be headquartered in the “North East” area of the state (i.e. Rockwall, Grayson, Harrison, Gregg, Smith, Bowie, Hunt, Collin, or surrounding counties).

The program is currently hiring a total of eleven Sanitarian IV positions throughout the state on four separate postings. Any candidate interested in Sanitarian IV job opportunities in counties of the state not included in this job posting, must submit a separate application for each of the four job postings with counties of interest, to be considered for each.

Under the supervision of the Manufactured & Retail Foods Branch Manager, performs highly advanced, senior-level environmental sanitation inspection work. Assists the manager and works closely with staff. Inspects food manufacturers, retail food stores, public-school cafeterias, mobile food vendors, youth camps, swimming pools, playgrounds, and private water supplies.

Coordinates with staff from other Manufactured & Retail Food Branches to plan and assign inspections and training, disseminate information, and prepare compliance cases. Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Works under minimal direction, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May participate in overnight travel and be on call or available to respond to emergencies as needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

(35%) Assists the manager in ensuring the Branch follows standards set forth by the Food and Drug Section, Manufactured & Retail Food Unit. Participates in planning and implementing goals for the Branch. Works closely with staff to complete complex inspections and meet training needs.

(25%) Serves as a subject matter expert. Provides information and assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Prepares technical presentations, as requested. Assists with stakeholder engagement and reviews reports. Prepares and presents compliance cases. Participates in educational programs and training, as directed.

(25%) Investigates complaints involving licensed and unlicensed activity and prepares detailed reports of findings. Investigates foodborne illness outbreaks and documents findings. Conducts special investigations and other special assignments, as directed. Provides training, including joint field inspections and review of inspection reports.

(10%) Conducts inspections. Prepares highly technical inspection reports that include photos,…