Health Inspector I

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Great benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking an Environmental Health/Sanitarian to inspect and enforce health laws for food establishments, nuisances, and public pools. You will investigate complaints, issue notices of violations, and participate in enforcement actions with local authorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with science hours, eligibility for the Registered Sanitarian exam within 18 months, and on-call availability to respond to emergencies. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours in basic or natural science from an accredited school.
• 1 year job related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Must be able to pass National or Texas Registered Sanitarian exam within 18 months of hire.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends and be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day; is on-call status.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, investigate, report, and enforce health laws governing food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems and/or public pools.
• Determine and enforce compliance with state statutes, county regulations and other laws that may apply.
• Investigate and take appropriate action on complaints from citizens regarding food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems and/or public pools.
• Issues, denies or suspends retail food establishment permits; investigates food recalls and foodborne illness.
• Advise property owners and operators of violations and follow protocols to correct violations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 30 science hours

Registered Sanitarian exam

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Inspects, investigates, reports, and enforces state, county and local health laws governing regarding food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems and/or public pools. Determines and enforces compliance with state statutes, county regulations and other laws and rules that may apply. Investigate and take appropriate action on all complaints from citizens regarding food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems and/or public pools. Issues, denies or suspends retail food establishment permits administered through the Department. Investigates and follows up on food recalls and investigation of food borne illness or disease, emergency situations, temporary food permits and illegal food operators. Provides technical consultations and interpretations to permit holders, staff and the public. Maintains current and accurate reports as required. Advises property owners and operators of conditions, requirements and potential violations and follow protocols to correct violations. Issues Notice of Violations or citations to property owners or other violators for possible legal action. This may include filing charges in the Justice of Peace Court and represents the department with testimony in court. Be able to complete and document assigned work according to policy and procedure using computers, reports, and established priorities to maintain thorough record keeping. Be on call to respond to emergencies when scheduled to do so. Contributes to organizational effectiveness by being flexible, engaging, and adaptable. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours in basic or natural Science from an accredited school.
• 1 year job related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; Also strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Must be able to pass a National or Texas Registered Sanitarian exam within 18 months of hire.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends and be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day; is on-call status.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Starting Salary Range

$23.19 - $28.99 hourly based on qualifications

Closing Date

Upon filling position

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the "quality of life" that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call "home". Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.