Health Inspector / Code Compliance Technician

City of Stafford, TX; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stafford, TX is seeking a Health Inspector responsible for conducting inspections of commercial food establishments and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The role also involves educating business operators and the public, and conducting inspections on job sites.

Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and a minimum of two years of related experience. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in health inspection.
• Must have a Certified Food Manager certification.
• Experience as a State of Texas Registered Sanitarian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine health inspections of food establishments.
• Enforce health regulations and ordinances.
• Educate the public on compliance requirements.
• Conduct inspections on construction sites.

Skills

Interpreting laws

Conducting inspections

Reading technical documentation

Identifying compliance violations

Writing notices and citations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas Driver's License

Certified Food Manager

Registered Code Enforcement Certification

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

• An individual in this position will serve as a Health Inspector. Completing routine walk through health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food sales, enforces ordinances, conducts re-inspections, and provides awareness education.
• Perform food establishment inspections for festivals and special events.
• Educates property owners, business operators, and the public regarding applicable health regulations, City ordinances, and compliance requirements
• Conducts walk through inspections on job sites while under construction to observe compliance with all health code and ordinances.
• Performs food establishment inspections, enforces compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, permits and/or regulations
• Code Compliance Technician, schedules and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances; document discrepancies; write reports; communicate results of inspections and conduct follow-up inspections
• Code Compliance Technician, coordinate activities related to the enforcement of City Codes on property maintenance, residential, commercial, signage, and health.
• Code Compliance Technician investigate reports of code violations; generate code violation letters and citations as needed; document violations; communicate status with citizens
• May attend court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations
• Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs; and write citation for illegal signs.
• Maintains and updates data, records, files and relevant documentation related to assignment areas; conducts basic research; collects data and prepares activity logs and reports
• Coordinates with other departments, agencies or organizations for special events, projects or initiatives; review and approve requests for special events in the city
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Dependability, reliability, good attendance required
• Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Subject to 24-hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform in this position successfully, and individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Conducting inspections and monitoring safety hazards or compliance concerns.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and/or applicable technical documentation.
• Identifying and responding to compliance violations and safety concerns.
• Determining severity of compliance violations.
• Preparing and issuing notices, citations or warnings.
• Preparing and maintaining data, records, files, logs and reports.
• Coordinating with other departments or organizations.
• Prioritizing work and managing time to meet deadlines.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure)

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience required in assigned area of responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Texas Driver's License;
• Certified Food Manager;
• Registered Code Enforcement Certification;
• Should meet the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards basic curriculum and field training elements
• State of Texas Registered Sanitarian and four (4) years of relevant experience are strongly preferred

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Position typically requires: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, travel and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger or a threatening environment.
• Employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions when performing duties.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.

The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.