Health Inspector

Gfoat; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is looking for an experienced Health Inspector to conduct health inspections and ensure compliance with environmental regulations across Waco‑McLennan County. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and experience in health or construction, along with a valid Texas Driver’s License.

This role involves operating a city vehicle, reviewing OSSF designs, and facilitating resolutions for compliance issues. The position requires obtaining an OSSF license within 90 days and interaction with the public adhering to the City of Waco's values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in health or construction.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must obtain OSSF Designated Representative license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform OSSF health inspections and investigations for compliance.
• Review and approve OSSF designs and applications.
• Respond to complaints and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operate city vehicle and conduct onsite health inspections.
• Demonstrate courteous behavior to the public.

Skills

Health or construction experience

Knowledge of environmental compliance

Customer service and public interaction

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Technical training as OSSF Designated Representative

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $22.4076 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced Health Inspector to join our team. This role will perform OSSF health inspections. If you like to facilitate resolutions for environmental compliance issues, this is the perfect role for you.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year Health or construction experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Technical training and license as OSSF Designated Representative by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 90 days.

Position Overview:

Under basic supervision, performs On‑Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) health inspections for the Public Health District (PHD).

Essential Functions:

• Performs OSSF health inspections and investigates complaints to verify compliance with state and local regulations; reviews and approves OSSF designs and applications; facilitates resolution of compliance issues; applies and enforces statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies governing environmental health; assures that the services provided meet the program requirements.
• Operates a city‑assigned vehicle equipped with health inspection instruments, and protective equipment to conduct onsite visits and health and safety inspections, collect field data and samples, and ensure compliance with public health regulations across various facilities and locations throughout Waco‑McLennan County.
• May be required to respond after‑hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City‑wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.