Consumer Health Inspector

Starting Salary Range: $53,532.00 - $63,721.00

Under the general supervision of the Consumer Health Supervisor, conduct health and safety inspections and enforce health and food safety codes. Identify hazards and examine conditions as they affect public health and reduce public health risks through enforcing city, state, and federal codes and regulations. Promote and integrate the city’s principles of True NORTH in all areas of job operation (Noteworthy Essentials, Organizational Excellence, Remarkable Experiences, Together as One, and Health Economy).

• Conduct routine health inspections, checking sanitary conditions, equipment, and operating procedures at food establishments, temporary food events, grocery stores, convenience stores, commercial childcare, and review residential and commercial swimming pools and spas. Some weekend and/or inspections for Special Events will be required.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local consumer and environmental health regulations. Determines appropriate and efficient methods to abate unsanitary conditions.
• Conduct walk-through inspections on job sites while under construction to assess compliance with all health codes and ordinances.
• Analyzes information and data regarding assigned territory to determine the most effective and efficient use of time and resources in conducting assignments.
• Investigates complaints filed by the public regarding consumer or environmental health issues; conducts investigations of food, water-borne, or vector-related illnesses.
• Assist with epidemiological investigations into food-borne illnesses as needed.
• Prepare, process, and issue notices and citations.
• Investigate complaints; respond to and resolve inquiries.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports of various inspections and investigations performed and the results of such inspections and investigations.
• Recommend ordinance revisions and additions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assist with special projects, which include performing research, preparing reports, and conducting surveys.
• Conduct plans examinations of new and remodeled food and childcare facilities, swimming pools and spas, hotels and motels, and mobile food trucks.
• Conducts consumer and environmental health education programs to the public regarding proper food handling, illness prevention and sanitation, and pool operation and maintenance, as well as various consumer and environmental health procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Knowledge of regulations, principles, and techniques relating to environmental and public health.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, including at least thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science per the Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
• Skilled individuals in this field, who have completed the required FDA training (both classroom and on-the-job), and have experience doing environmental health inspections, might be eligible for special consideration for the position.
• Must pass the State of Texas Sanitarian examination within six months of employment. If not currently a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Texas. If selected, individuals can meet requirements.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Registered Sanitarian in Training Registration within six months of hire, and a valid Texas Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) within two years of hire.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

• Two years of increasingly responsible consumer health, regulatory or related experience.
• Texas Department of State Health Services Registered Sanitarian License.
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