Senior Sanitation Compliance Officer (Telework Eligible)

Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks a Sanitarian III to enforce food safety and regulatory standards. The role includes reviewing inspection reports, preparing enforcement actions, and providing technical supervision to field staff.

Telework is eligible; travel may be required up to 20%. The position requires registered Sanitarian in Texas, a science-related degree, and at least five years of inspection experience, with knowledge of federal/state regulations and strong written

Qualifications

• Current Texas sanitarian registration.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in food science, public health, agricultural sciences, dairy science, or related science.
• Five or more years of inspection or compliance experience.
• Experience with FDA/USDA regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review inspection reports and apply health standards.
• Compose warning/detention letters and oversee follow-up inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and supervise inspections and training as needed.

Skills

Food safety concepts

Regulatory knowledge

Evidence development

Inspection equipment

Education

Food science degree

Public health degree

Science degree

Tools

Digital cameras

Digital thermometers

Thermocouples

Laptops

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks a Sanitarian III to enforce food safety and regulatory standards. The role includes reviewing inspection reports, preparing enforcement actions, and providing technical supervision to field staff.

Telework is eligible; travel may be required up to 20%. The position requires registered Sanitarian in Texas, a science-related degree, and at least five years of inspection experience, with knowledge of federal/state regulations and strong written