Sanitarian

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Date Posted:
Dec 23, 2025

Location:

Wichita Falls, TX | Closing Date:
Jan 22, 2026

Functional

Title:

Sanitarian
Job Title: Sanitarian I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Region 2/3
Posting Number: 12218
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Salary Range: $3,793.41 – $4,950.00 per month
Shift: Day (Primary), Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Wichita Falls, TX (925 Lamar St). Other location:
Arlington.

DSHS offers insurance coverage and benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). For details please visit the DSHS Careers Page.

• EJF #1: Conduct technical science‑based inspections, complaints, or food‑borne illness investigations of retail food establishments, school cafeterias, bed & breakfast establishments, and non‑profit food operations using HACCP principles. Prioritize work and submit inspection reports within eight working days.
• EJF #2: Perform routine compliance and complaint youth camp facility inspections, investigate or refer complaints on public school district facilities, public swimming pools, water features, public lodging, and public health nuisances.
• EJF #3: Complete travel reimbursement requests, weekly activity reports, CAPPS time sheets and certification, and other departmental reports; ensure timely submission.
• EJF #4: Investigate consumer complaints within state jurisdiction involving food products, prepare detailed reports, refer local jurisdiction complaints within five business days, and assist local health departments.
• EJF #5: Provide information and technical assistance to retail food establishments, public officials, and the public on food safety and general sanitation statutes.
• EJF #6: Attend worker safety training, program staff training, and other professional training to maintain expertise; respond to public health emergencies.
• EJF #7: Participate in regional assignments, special initiatives, and disaster response or recovery activities; maintain required certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800) and valid Texas driver’s license.

• Knowledge of state and federal sanitation laws, regulations, and retail food statutes.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques for schools, camps, pools, hotels, nuisance complaints, and food establishments.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and application to retail food environments.
• Skill to identify rodent filth and read small print during inspections.
• Skill to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely when making decisions.
• Skill to execute food program and public sanitation activities fairly, uniformly, and ethically; build effective relationships with staff, food establishments, local officials, and the public.
• Skill to use computer for word processing, database applications, and spreadsheets for reports.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, organize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to perform physical inspections requiring walking, standing, bending, climbing in various weather conditions.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Texas and occasional out‑of‑state travel.
• Availability for emergency or disaster response on a 24/7 basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Required:
  
  Texas driver’s license or a non‑Texas license with intent to obtain Texas license.
• Required:
  
  Current registration as a Professional Registered Sanitarian in Texas (TDLR).
• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited institution (equivalent foreign degree acceptable).
• Preferred:
  Experience conducting environmental sanitation inspection work.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Applicants must provide original college transcripts proving a degree if indicated. Applicants must provide transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.

DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. Please notify the contact person if accommodations are needed.

• The salary offered follows DSHS starting salary guidelines and is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Selected applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E‑Verify; applicants must bring I‑9 documentation on day one of work.