Health Inspector

Responsible for inspecting food establishments, mobile trucks, temporary events and swimming pools for compliance with City ordinances in order to prevent foodborne outbreaks and other illnesses. Educates food establishments and the public on sanitary conditions and procedures. Manages restaurant and pool inventory and permits. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

• Provides excellence in customer service
• Consults with managers and employees of food services, property owners, contractors, and officials to recommend changes and provide instruction for the avoidance or correction of unsanitary conditions and violations
• Conducts inspections of food establishments, mobile food trucks, temporary events, day care centers, foster homes, public schools, and public and semi-public swimming pools which includes: responding to citizen complaints within established time frames; conducting pre-opening inspections for the purpose of permitting; evaluating construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes; recommending issuance of waivers or allowances; and/or, performing other related activities. Some inspections will be performed outside of normal business hours
• Enforces applicable ordinances, which includes: issuing citations and/or establishment closures; preparing correspondence related to violations and forwards to the legal department for potential legal action; performs site follow-ups to ensure resolution of code and/or ordinance violations. Maintains and updates restaurant scores and other relevant materials on the City website
• Prepares and gives presentations on food safety and related program information to owners, managers, schools and/or other interested parties. Participates in reviewing and updating rules and ordinances in an effort to remain compliant with applicable State rules associated with food establishments and Food and Drug Administration program standards
• Performs preliminary review and checks facility construction plans for compliance to state and local health law, rules and ordinances; to include beer and wine applications
• Investigates public nuisance complaints concerning standing water, mosquito infestations, rodents, and other health-related concerns
• Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of program operations, which includes: recording inspection data and scores in applicable databases; scheduling re-inspections and follow-up inspections; maintaining accurate and up-to-date listings of food establishments; filing paperwork; responding to requests for information and/or complaints; ordering supplies required for inspections; and/or, performing other related activities. Responds to after-hours environmental emergency situations on an on-call basis
• Prepares a variety of reports related to departmental activities
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in an applied science
• Two years’ experience in consumer/environmental health, or sanitation

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

• Skilled in providing excellent customer service
• Skilled in problem solving
• Knowledge of microbiology principles
• Knowledge of sanitarian principles and practices
• Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Skilled in performing food establishment inspections
• Skilled in developing public education programs related to food safety
• Skilled in mediating hostile situations
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software…