Sanitarian I - Grant Funded

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a professional environmental health inspector to perform a range of inspection duties across various facilities in the San Antonio area. The role involves collecting samples, conducting occupancy inspections, and reporting findings to ensure compliance with health regulations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in science, a Texas Class C driver’s license, and eligibility for Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian registration within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours in basic or applied science.
• No substitution for education.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six months.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect establishments for compliance with health ordinances and regulations.
• Collect samples (food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, air) for lab analysis.
• Perform certificate of occupancy inspections.
• Prepare reports on inspection findings and corrective actions.
• Enforce health codes with warnings, citations, and notices of violations.
• Communicate environmental health information to the public.
• Maintain inspection equipment and perform QC audits.
• Assist with environmental health surveys.
• May investigate food poisoning outbreaks as directed.
• May assist with rodent, fly, and mosquito control tasks.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Health laws knowledge

Health policies knowledge

Biology & chemistry basics

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Public health awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Sanitarian-in-Training / Sanitarian (TX)

Pest Control Certification (non-commercial)

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional technical environmental health inspection work in the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Enforces local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations. Exercises no supervision.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

210 N Mel Waiters Way, San Antonio, TX 78202

Work Hours

6:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Monday-Friday; Weekends, holidays, and nights required based upon business needs

Essential functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

• Inspects various establishments or locations (e.g. food and drink establishments, sewage and water systems, aquatic facilities, school buildings, etc.) for compliance with local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations, which involves carrying supplies weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds, such as a laptop, printer, pool kit, or ice chest.
• Collects samples such as food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, and/or air to transport to one of the local laboratories for analysis.
• Performs certificate of occupancy inspections.
• Prepares written reports on inspection findings, outlines any health code violations, and recommends corrective measures to be taken.
• Performs enforcement actions such as issuing warnings, citations, and notices of violations.
• Communicates environmental health information with the public.
• Tracks and performs quality control audits and routine maintenance on inspection equipment.
• Assists with environmental health surveys.
• May investigates food poisoning outbreaks at the direction of supervisory personnel.
• May perform tasks concerned with rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least thirty (30) semester hours in basic or applied science.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six (6) months of employment.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain a State Department of Agriculture Certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six (6) months of employment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of educational policies, disease control, and other health-related technical information.
• Knowledge of related health principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and follow proper enforcement of City ordinances.
• Ability to identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, dust, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unfavorable fumes, vapors, and odors.