Sanitarian Trainee (Code Compliance-Consumer Health) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is hiring a Sanitarian Trainee to inspect food establishments, pools, and public areas to enforce health and safety regulations. You will review plans, educate stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with city and state codes.

This entry-level program requires a Bachelor’s degree in applied science, a valid Texas driver’s license, and Sanitarian-in-Training registration within the probationary period. Evening/weekend work and weather exposure are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 college semester hours in basic applied science fields approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must obtain registration in the state of Texas as a Sanitarian-in-Training within the probationary period.
• For Mosquito team positions must obtain Pest Control license within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and monitors compliance of food establishments and public areas to health and safety regulations.
• Issuing and reviewing permits for food establishments and related facilities.
• Explain regulations and provide guidance to applicants, expeditors, contractors, and owners.
• Complete food inspections and risk assessments to support division goals and corrective actions.

Skills

Health regulations

Food safety

Inspections

Citations

Plan reviews

Safety codes

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied science

Job description

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Job Summary

Under supervision, completes inspections of public establishments to enforce federal, state, and city regulations and laws governing food sales and other environmental health issues to protect the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Dallas.

Job Description

The Sanitarian Trainee perform and assists with routine inspections, reviews, analysis, and evaluations regarding the health and safety compliance of various projects pools, and food establishments in the community. Provides education and ensures compliance with related health and safety regulations.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspections and monitors food establishments ensuring compliance with all food, health, and safety regulations and precautions; inspects pool and public areas to ensure they are environmentally safe and sustainable to promote public health and safety.
• Facilitates and coordinates the process for issuing Food Establishment Permits, Mobile Food Permits, Farmers Market Permits, and Temporary Event Food Permits; reviews, checks, and ensures that all information provided and entered is correct and accurate; inspects to confirm all food establishments have a valid, current, and paid permit.
• Interprets code regulations and educates citizens on regulations and guidelines; communicates and assists with applicants, expeditors, applicants, contractors, developers, sub-contractor's developers, tradesmen, and owners of establishments on the development of project construction and compliance with related codes and permits.
• Completes Food inspections and Risk assessments as assigned to meet division goals and works with registered Sanitarians to complete assignments; provides excellent customer service and provides insight, knowledge, and direction on health and safety codes, violations, and corrective actions.
• Attends and participates in professional conference to refine knowledge base and remain up to date on current codes and regulations; develops and presents professional presentations trainees and subordinate personnel.
• Assists with plan review of new and upcoming construction projects involving food service or bodies of water; identifies potential code compliance issues and makes necessary adjustments during planning process.
• Reads educational and current material related environmental health and safety; initiates and performs coursework in the standardization process for inspectors and gathers certifications necessary for work assignments.
• Performs follow up work for failing establishments, investigates complaints of citizens, and determines validity of complaint and corrective actions to take.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food borne illnesses, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Ability to perform inspections and determine substandard practices and code violations.
• Ability to issue citations and communicate with various individuals.
• Ability to perform plan reviews and understand construction terminology.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply health and safety codes.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with at least thirty (30) college semester hours in basic applied science fields approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

LICENSES And CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must obtain registration in the state of Texas as a Sanitarian-in-Training within the probationary period.
• For Mosquito team positions must obtain Pest Control license within the probationary period.

Other Requirements

• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• Subject to working in rain and/or other types of inclement weather.

Salary Range

$24.39 - $27.71 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.