Public Health Sanitation Inspector I

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Houston seeks an Inspections Sanitarian I to enforce the Texas food, drug, and safety codes. The role involves inspecting manufacturers, retailers, and facilities, collecting samples, and documenting findings with technical reports.

The position requires a life sciences degree, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 70%. Salary ranges from $3,793.41 to $5,921.25 per month, with no telework eligibility and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or closely related field with relevant science hours.
• Ability to perform environmental sanitation inspections and prepare technical reports.
• Familiarity with state/federal sanitation laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of food manufacturers, retailers, and related facilities to ensure sanitary compliance.
• Collect samples, photos, and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Respond to complaints and participate in disaster response as needed.

Skills

Microbiology

Investigation

Regulatory understanding

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Inspection software

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Houston seeks an Inspections Sanitarian I to enforce the Texas food, drug, and safety codes. The role involves inspecting manufacturers, retailers, and facilities, collecting samples, and documenting findings with technical reports.

The position requires a life sciences degree, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 70%. Salary ranges from $3,793.41 to $5,921.25 per month, with no telework eligibility and a full-time schedule.