Sanitarian

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking a Sanitarian to safeguard public health by ensuring environmental health regulations are followed across a variety of facilities. This grant-funded position requires significant attention to detail and the ability to perform inspections and investigations in diverse settings within Waco and McLennan County.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, organizing training, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Science, or related field with 30+ hours in basic/applied science and 6 months inspection experience
• Master’s degree in Public Health/Science with 30 hours in basic/applied science
• Valid Texas Driver’s License upon hire
• Registered Professional Sanitarian license through TDLR within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental health inspections and investigations to verify compliance with regulations
• Organize and present training programs; enforce applicable statutes and policies
• Respond afterhours during emergencies as needed
• Operate city vehicle for onsite visits and data collection across Waco/McLennan County

Skills

Public health knowledge

Inspection experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Science

Master’s degree in Public Health/Science

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $25.4456 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

Grant-Funded position - is dependent on grant funding availability

Must submit (attach) all unofficial transcripts at time of applying

The City of Waco Seeks:

Are you passionate about public health and environmental safety? The City of Waco is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sanitarian to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the health and well-being of our community by ensuring compliance with state and local environmental health regulations. Join us in our mission to promote a healthy environment and enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Science, or a related field that includes at least 30 hours semester hours in a basic or applied science and 6 months inspection experience or
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Science, or a related field that includes at least 30 semester hours in a basic or applied science.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Upon Hire
• Registered Professional Sanitarian license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) within 2 years required.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, performs environmental health inspections for the Public Health District (PHD); protects the health and safety of the public from adverse environmental determinants.

Essential Functions:

• Performs environmental health inspections and investigates complaints to verify compliance with state and local regulations; scope of work includes food quality and safety, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, air quality, water quality, insect and animal vector control, recreational and institutional facility inspections, consumer health and occupational health and safety.
• Organizes and presents training programs; applies and enforces statutes, regulations, ordinances and policies governing environmental health; prepares summary and status reports; assures that the services provided meet the program requirements.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• 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.

Required for All Jobs:

• Assists with the development of the Community Health Needs Assessment and
• 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.