Environmental Health Inspector I

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a professional environmental health inspector to perform a range of inspection duties across various facilities in the San Antonio area. The role involves collecting samples, conducting occupancy inspections, and reporting findings to ensure compliance with health regulations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in science, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and eligibility for Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian registration within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours in basic or applied science.
• No substitution for education.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six months.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect establishments for compliance with health ordinances and regulations.
• Collect samples (food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, air) for lab analysis.
• Perform certificate of occupancy inspections.
• Prepare reports on inspection findings and corrective actions.
• Enforce health codes with warnings, citations, and notices of violations.
• Communicate environmental health information to the public.
• Maintain inspection equipment and perform QC audits.
• Assist with environmental health surveys.
• May investigate food poisoning outbreaks as directed.
• May assist with rodent, fly, and mosquito control tasks.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Health laws knowledge

Health policies knowledge

Biology & chemistry basics

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Public health awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Sanitarian-in-Training / Sanitarian (TX)

Pest Control Certification (non-commercial)

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a professional environmental health inspector to perform a range of inspection duties across various facilities in the San Antonio area. The role involves collecting samples, conducting occupancy inspections, and reporting findings to ensure compliance with health regulations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in science, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and eligibility for Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian registration within six months.