Sanitarian

United States of America (Non-Exempt)
POSITION SUMMARY Inspects, identifies, and enforces food sanitation and other environmental health ordinances to protect the public from foodborne illness and other environmental hazards.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under direct supervision, performs entry-level professional duties such as preparing recurring reports and analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data. Employees at this level initially work under close supervision while performing duties and learning the procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Inspects retail and food service establishments handling, processing, and selling of food and verifies compliance of grease traps and backflow.

Identifies violations of federal, state, and local laws and codes and takes necessary actions as required

Conducts plan reviews for new and existing establishments and performs pre-opening and certificate of occupancy final health inspections.

Conducts enforcement actions preparing written reports on inspections violations, issuing warning citations or citations for failure to comply, issuing permit suspension or business closure notices, preparing reports for pre-trial and/or in-court appearances, and other activities as required.

Inspects public and semi-public swimming pools for violations of ordinances concerning water quality and safety equipment.

Handles calls and complaints concerning Health Division ordinances by investigating complaints and illegal food operations, responding to mosquito related concerns and emergencies such as sewage/grease trap overflow, weather related, and other emergencies.

Provides customer service to business operators, industry, and the public educating and demonstrating good practices to prevent foodborne illness and teaching food handler and accredited food manager classes in English and Spanish.

Performs administrative duties maintaining appropriate records for various programs such as retail and food service establishments, backflow prevention program, and liquid waste hauling, and sanitary landfill surveillance, enters information and invoices into system, assists with payment processing, performs follow-up on past due invoices and enforcement actions, reviews and approves applications, and issues temporary food permits.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry or a related field required including at least 30 hours of Basic or Applied Science.

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in consumer health, environmental health, sanitation, or a related field required.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and

Certifications:

State of Texas Registered Professional Sanitarian certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date. (NSPF) Certified Pool/Spa Operator certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date. (NEHA) National Environmental Health Association, preferred. (CFM) Certified Food Manager certification - instructor and proctor, preferred.

Conditions of Employment:
Must submit and pass a background check, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. This position is required to drive.

Other Requirements:
Bi-lingual in Korean or Spanish preferred. This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by their direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal regulations and ordinances related to retail food establishments, food manufacturers, food warehousing facilities, recreational water…