Sanitarian I - Grant Funded

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of San Antonio seeks an Environmental Health Inspector to perform professional inspections of food service, water, and environmental health systems in the San Antonio area, enforcing applicable health codes and reporting findings. Requires a Bachelor's degree in science, a valid Texas Class C driver’s license, and registration as a Sanitarian within six months; vector-control certification may be needed.

Grant-funded, at-will employment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in science required; 30 semester hours in basic/applied science.
• No substitutions for education allowed.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian within six months of employment.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect food service, sewage/water systems, aquatic facilities, and buildings for compliance with health codes.
• Collect samples (food, water, wastewater, soil, air) for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare reports detailing violations and corrective actions.
• Issue warnings, citations, and notices of violations as needed.
• Communicate environmental health information to the public.
• Maintain inspection equipment and assist with health surveys.
• Investigate food poisoning outbreaks when directed by supervisors.

Conocimientos

Health regulations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Public health principles

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in science

Herramientas

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

Sanitarian-in-Training registration

Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial (Vector Control)

Descripción del empleo

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.