Health Inspector

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is looking for a Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officer to inspect food facilities, childcare sites, and nursing homes for code compliance. You will handle inquiries, prepare reports, and testify in court when required.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 30 science hours, two years of relevant experience, Texas driver’s license, and licensure or ability to obtain Sanitarian and Code Enforcement Officer licenses. A résumé must accompany the application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in science.
• Two years of relevant experience in inspection/compliance roles.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and licensure as Sanitarian and Code Enforcement Officer or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Résumé must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food establishments, temporary food event vendors, childcare facilities and nursing homes for compliance.
• Respond to questions and complaints from the public and City staff.
• Recommend ordinance revisions and prepare reports and maintain records.
• Negotiate solutions for compliance, issue citations and prepare cases for court.

Skills

Two years of relevant experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in science

Job description

Duties include inspecting food establishments, temporary food event vendors, commercial/residential childcare facilities and nursing homes to ensure compliance with city, state and federal codes and regulations; responding to questions and complaints from the public and City staff; recommending ordinance revisions; preparing reports; maintaining records; negotiating solutions for compliance; issuing citations; and preparing cases and testifying in court. A Bachelor’s degree, with at least 30 semester hours in science, and two years of relevant experience required. Must have an appropriate Texas driver’s license and have, or be able to obtain within a specified timeframe, Sanitarian and Code Enforcement Officer licenses. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $26.72 - $37.67 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.

The mission of the Inspections Department is to serve developers and contractors in meeting their goals and to verify code and ordinance compliance to protect the public. The Inspections Department issues building and related permits and inspects both new construction and remodels.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.