Senior Food Safety Sanitarian II

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Houston seeks an Inspections Sanitarian II to perform advanced environmental sanitation inspections of food manufacturers and retail facilities, assess compliance with the Texas Health Codes, and prepare detailed inspection reports.

The role requires travel up to 60%, day shifts, and occasionally on-call duties. This professional position offers growth within the Food & Drug program and an opportunity to protect public health across Texas.

Qualifications

• At least two years of combined experience conducting manufactured foods, retail foods, youth camp, or public sanitation inspections.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% and work day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced environmental sanitation inspections of food facilities and warehouses.
• Compiles detailed inspection reports with findings, photos, and exhibits.
• Assists with scheduling, data tracking, and project planning.
• May require overtime, overnight travel, and on-call responses.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Biology knowledge

Biochemistry knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Epidemiology knowledge

Statistics

Nutrition knowledge

Food toxicology knowledge

Education

Registered Sanitarian license (Texas)

Valid Texas driver's license

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Houston seeks an Inspections Sanitarian II to perform advanced environmental sanitation inspections of food manufacturers and retail facilities, assess compliance with the Texas Health Codes, and prepare detailed inspection reports.

The role requires travel up to 60%, day shifts, and occasionally on-call duties. This professional position offers growth within the Food & Drug program and an opportunity to protect public health across Texas.