Sanitarian I

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Texas is seeking a Sanitarian I to join the Food & Drug program within the Life, Physical, and Social Science divisions.

Posting 19945, closing 09/09/2026. Salary range is $3,793.41–$5,921.25 per month, pay monthly, with eligibility for telework and State benefits through ERS.

Day shifts with opportunities for additional shifts; internal and external postings; this is a full-time state government role offering insurance and retirement benefits.

Job description

Posting ID19945-Posted08/10/2026-Dept of State Health Services-Food & Drug-Life, Physical, and Social Science-Eligible for Telework- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional Title: Sanitarian I
Job Title: Sanitarian I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Food & Drug
Posting Number: 19945
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)