Consumer Health Inspector
$53,532–$63,721 year
On-siteMansfield, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine health inspections of food establishments, childcare facilities, swimming pools, and construction sites to identify hazards and enforce city, state, and federal codes. Investigate public complaints regarding food-borne illnesses, water-borne issues, or vector-related illnesses, and assist with epidemiological investigations. Prepare detailed reports, issue notices and citations, and communicate findings orally and in writing. Conduct consumer and environmental health education programs for the public on sanitation and illness prevention. Analyze territory data to optimize inspection efficiency and recommend ordinance revisions.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of regulations, principles, and techniques relating to environmental and public health
- Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including at least thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science per the Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
- Skilled individuals in this field, who have completed the required FDA training (both classroom and on-the-job), and have experience doing environmental health inspections, might be eligible for special consideration for the position
- Must pass the State of Texas Sanitarian examination within six months of employment
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Registered Sanitarian in Training Registration within six months of hire
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) within two years of hire
- Valid Texas driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of increasingly responsible consumer health, regulatory or related experience
- Texas Department of State Health Services Registered Sanitarian License
- Designated Representative License from TCEQ (OSSF)
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