Environmental Health Inspector I — Public Health Impact

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks an Environmental Health Inspector to perform professional inspections of food service, water, and environmental health systems in the San Antonio area, enforcing applicable health codes and reporting findings. Requires a Bachelor's degree in science, a valid Texas Class C driver’s license, and registration as a Sanitarian within six months; vector-control certification may be needed.

Grant-funded, at-will employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science required; 30 semester hours in basic/applied science.
• No substitutions for education allowed.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian within six months of employment.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food service, sewage/water systems, aquatic facilities, and buildings for compliance with health codes.
• Collect samples (food, water, wastewater, soil, air) for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare reports detailing violations and corrective actions.
• Issue warnings, citations, and notices of violations as needed.
• Communicate environmental health information to the public.
• Maintain inspection equipment and assist with health surveys.
• Investigate food poisoning outbreaks when directed by supervisors.

Skills

Health regulations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Public health principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Sanitarian-in-Training registration

Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial (Vector Control)

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks an Environmental Health Inspector to perform professional inspections of food service, water, and environmental health systems in the San Antonio area, enforcing applicable health codes and reporting findings. Requires a Bachelor's degree in science, a valid Texas Class C driver’s license, and registration as a Sanitarian within six months; vector-control certification may be needed.

Grant-funded, at-will employment.