Sanitarian

City of Maypearl; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco invites applications for a Sanitarian to safeguard community health by performing environmental health inspections in the Public Health District. You will enforce state and local regulations across food safety, wastewater, waste management, air and water quality, vector control, and recreational facilities.

Under supervision, you will develop and deliver training, prepare reports, and ensure program compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs environmental health inspections and investigates complaints to verify compliance with state and local regulations across areas including food quality and safety, wastewater, waste, air and water quality, vector control, recreational and institutional facilities, and occupational health and safety.
• Organizes and presents training programs; enforces statutes and policies; prepares reports and ensures services meet program requirements.
• May respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in case of emergencies.
• Operates city vehicle and health inspection instruments to conduct onsite visits, collect data and samples across Waco-McLennan County.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health / Science with 30 semester hours in basic or applied science and 6 months inspection experience

Master’s Degree in Public Health / Science with 30 semester hours in basic or applied 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

Required

• 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.