Environmental Health Specialist

Prosper, Town of; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits TMRS

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flex scheduling opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Training & continuing education

Job summary

The Town of Prosper is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform health and safety inspections and enforce food safety codes in accordance with state and local regulations. The role requires evaluating plans for pools and spas and inspecting various food establishments.

Ideal candidates will hold a Texas Registered Sanitarian license, have public health knowledge, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Two (2) years of food establishment and pool inspection related experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Registered Sanitarian license at time of application.
• Must obtain a Pool Operator Certification within one year of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and effective communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conducts health and safety inspections and enforces health and food safety codes.
• Reviews plans for commercial swimming pools and spas; inspects semi‑public and public pools.
• Inspects nonfixed food establishments and enforces public health regulations.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Oral and written communication

Inspection experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree Public Health

Texas Registered Sanitarian license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Town of Prosper is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of:

Environmental Health Specialist

Hiring Range: $63,063.63 - $72,523.17

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree college in Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field and Two (2) years of food establishment and pool inspection related experience.
• Must possess a valid state of Texas Registered Sanitarian license at the time of application.
• Must obtain a Pool Operator Certification within one year of date of employment.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for maintaining and tracking of safety and health inspections and noncompliance issues.
• Knowledge of public health and sanitation codes and practices in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City health and safety laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Skills in effective oral and written communication.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background, and MVR check.
• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• May be required to seek additional certifications.

Under general supervision of the Health and Code Compliance Manager, or designee, the Environmental Health Specialist conducts health and safety inspections and enforces health and food safety codes. Responsible for plan and specification reviews of commercial swimming pools and spas, inspection of semi-public and public pools, and inspection of nonfixed food establishments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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