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Functional

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Sanitarian I

Job Title:

Sanitarian I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Food & Drug
Posting Number: 22787
Closing Date: 12/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 70%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: BEAUMONT
Job Location Address: 3080 COLLEGE
Other Locations: Cleveland
MOS Codes: 8056,43HX,4E0X1,68S,740A,74A,74D,92W,MSSR,MST

The Unit is responsible for compliance with the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehousing Practices regulations, utilizing the FDA Food Code, Texas Food Establishment Rules and other applicable Texas Health and Safety Codes and regulations. Most inspections will be conducted in Jefferson, Liberty, Hardin, San Jacinto, Polk, Tyler and surrounding counties.

Under the supervision of the Manufactured and Retail Foods Branch Manager, performs moderately complex (journey-level) environmental sanitation inspection work. Inspects food manufacturers and retailers including the following: low acid canned foods, acidified food processors, pasteurized juice, aseptic foods, bottled water, seafood, dietary supplements, bottling plants, bakeries, re-packers, warehouses, salvage firms, public-school cafeterias, permitted and nonpermitted food service facilities, retail food stores, mobile food units, vendors at temporary events, youth camps, swimming pools, public interactive water features, playgrounds, and private water supplies.

Responds to complaints and disasters involving food products. Collects necessary samples, photos, exhibits and prepares highly technical written reports documenting inspectional findings. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May participate in overnight travel and be on call or available to respond to emergency situations as needed.

EJF 30%:
Performs inspections and investigations involving food manufacturers, wholesalers/warehouses, salvage establishments and brokers. Completes detentions and destructions according to Division policy. Completes and issues a written notice of inspectional observations for facilities prior to completing the inspection. Prepares highly technical inspection reports that may include photos, samples, and other exhibits to document inspectional findings.

EJF 30%:
Performs inspections and investigations of permitted and non-permitted establishments, including public school cafeterias; retail food service establishments; retail food stores; mobile food establishments; and other food establishments to ensure conformance with regulatory and accepted sanitary requirements. Performs environmental sanitation inspections for youth camps, mass gatherings, and field sanitation. Prepares and submits inspection and survey reports to the appropriate Operations Branch.

Prepare detailed reports of findings using assigned inspection software, including taking digital photos in accordance with agency protocols.

EJF 20%:
Investigates complaints and foodborne outbreaks. Conducts special investigations and other special assignments as directed. Provides training, including joint field inspections and reports.

EJF 10%:
Provides information and assistance on food related subjects as requested by citizens, regulated industry, and other local, state and federal agencies. Prepares technical presentations on applicable subjects for Division training programs, as requested. Participates in educational programs and training presented by the…