Environmental Health Specialist I-III

Environmental Health Specialist I-III

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours in basic or applied sciences.
• Must obtain the “Registered Professional Sanitarian” license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation within two (2) years of employment.
• Must obtain the “Certified Food Manager” certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Maintains all certifications and licenses as required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Meets all the requirements of an Environmental Health Specialist I with two (2) years of documented experience within Environmental Health related regulatory programs.
• Meets all the requirements of an Environmental Health Specialist I-II with four (4) years of documented experience within Environmental Health related regulatory programs.
• Must possess the “Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian” certification issued by the National Environmental Health Association prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-licensing, routine, and compliance inspections within the department’s assigned programs to ensure facilities are operating according to state law, city ordinance, and other relevant regulations.
• Provides on-site training, when necessary, on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, the prevention of food, water and vector borne illnesses.
• Conducts food, water and vector borne illness investigations, correcting violations of law leading to unsafe conditions impacting public health.
• Assists in investigations of environmental health nuisances and general complaints from the public, community partners and City departments.
• Prepare case files for citations, ensuring accuracy and completeness for submission to municipal and/or county courts.
• Prepare written reports to accurately document findings and communicate information in a clear and coherent manner.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, scheduling inspections, and entering data into various software systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to operate technical equipment such as test kits and all-terrain vehicles.
• Ability to interact with the public, community partners, and other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to provide education, training and/or supervision to other employees for assigned program responsibilities.