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Form of workJoin our Consumer Health Team!
Galveston County Health District is seeking a Sanitarian I!
This position is responsible for conducting inspections, providing technical assistance, and investigating complaints regarding applicable establishments.
We can offer you:
- Excellent benefits; including an Amazing Retirement Package, Affordable Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long Term Disability, FREE parking and much, much more!
- Team-oriented environment
- Hourly Rate: $24.68
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree with at least thirty (30) hours in basic or applied science from an accredited college or university
- 2+ years of experience performing the duties normally ascribed to Registered Sanitarians in the State of Texas, preferred
- Registration as a Professional Sanitarian in the State of Texas
- Ability to use office machines and equipment such as multi-line telephones, fax machines, voicemail, personal computers, printers, and copiers
- Ability to use basic computer skills and learn how to use inspection and database management program
- Ability to write accurate technical reports
- Ability to interact effectively with the general public under what may be stressful situations
- Ability to make difficult decisions based on regulatory guidelines and departmental policies
- Bilingual in Spanish Preferred
- Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
- Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
- Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
- Customer Service Oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
- Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
- Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
- Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
- Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Traditional Duties:
- Inspects food service establishments (including reviewing and approving construction and remodeling plans); public and semi-public swimming pools; childcare facilities; may include on-site sewage facilities (OSSF)
- Issues permits to operate food service establishments, swimming pools, to construct wastewater disposal systems
- Investigates public health nuisance complaints and provides corrective action(s)
- Investigates complaints of food borne illness and unsanitary conditions at food establishments
- Prepares documentation for court actions on regulated locations
- Prepares reports on inspection findings, outlines violations of regulations, and recommends corrective action
- Promotes public education of sanitary practices
- Prepares daily activity reports on inspections
- Provides data to the consumer health services program manager and assistant manager outlining work completed during any requested period of time
- Prepares accurate technical reports
- Disseminates consumer health and/or environmental data as necessary
- Investigating consumer health complaints
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
No Phone Calls Please
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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the Optimal Health and Well-Being of Galveston County
