Chief Sanitarian

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fort Bend County as a Chief Sanitarian, where you'll oversee vital sanitation and health programs, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health regulations. This role demands a strong background in science, management, and public health, offering a competitive hourly wage and benefits package. Become part of a growing community committed to public service and community well-being.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in science with at least 30 semester hours of natural sciences.
• Certification as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Texas Food Establishment Rules and OSSF Rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers enforcement programs for food service and sanitation.
• Supervises staff, including hiring and training responsibilities.
• Conducts field audits and investigates public complaints.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Chief Sanitarian

• Administers the enforcement programs for the food service (TFER), general sanitation, OSSF and public health programs.
• Provides first level of supervision and coordination to Assistant Chief Sanitarian, Sanitarians, Code Inspectors and OSSF Inspectors.
• Responsible for the planning, organizing, supervising, managing, reviewing and evaluating the work of groups and services. Assigns duties, determines work schedules, work product/process, authorizes leaves, performs performance evaluation, conducts training, problem resolution, makes hiring decisions and disciplinary decisions up to and including termination, subject to review. Trains supervised employees to the standards of the Department.
• Responds to, investigates and resolves complaints from the public concerning personnel.
• Conducts field audits of own work group and when needed and/or the work of subordinates to ensure quality inspections of food service establishments, OSSF and general sanitation complaints. Reviews work of others for quality control, safety and quantity.
• Responds to accidents and other safety issues for work group; develops and maintains safety program for work group.
• Conducts new employee orientation in the department. Conducts field training and continuing education requirements for department. Conducts public relations training courses to various entities in the county.
• Participates and establishes standards and participates in short and long range planning for related operations; assists with development of departmental strategic planning.
• Monitors pending legislation to determine any potential impacts to environmental health services; Works with Director to analyze and consider solutions.
• Evaluates conditions/situations and makes decision for course of action on special projects or problems.
• Acts as liaison between various county departments, government officials, representatives of business or community organizations, the public and all level of county personnel regarding matters and/or complaints, inspections and investigations.
• Tracks employee activity and responsible for the GPS tracking reports.
• Responsible for the preparation, planning and implementation for the Departmental Emergency Preparedness Plan. Responds to and coordinates department resources for emergency events or requests and participates in activities as appropriate such as committees, trainings, drills and exercises.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited University, with at least 30 semester hours of natural sciences.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; strong management, interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public; other employees and elected officials. Knowledge of Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER); On-Site Sewerage Facility (OSSF) Rules; Texas Statutes and Health and Safety Code.
• Certification as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in the State of Texas required. On-site Sewerage Facility (OSSF) TCEQ Designated Representative Required; OSSF TCEQ Site Evaluator Certification preferred but not required. Bilingual preferred but not required.

SALARY: $35.42-MIN to $53.13-MAX/HOURLY

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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