Vacancy expired!
Join our Public Health team! Are you ready for the challenge?
Galveston County Health District is seeking a new Consumer Health Inspector!
The right candidate will be 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, rich Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE parking and much, much more!
Team-oriented environment
Hourly Rate: $17.95 $20.96 based on experience
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:
Bachelors degree with at least thirty (30) hours in basic or applied science from an accredited college or university (Transcripts must be included with application for consideration)
Registered as a Professional Sanitarian or Sanitarian-in-Training with the State of Texas OR- or two years paid full-time experience in sanitation, sanitary inspections, environmental hazards, environmental inspections, or issuing city or county permits preferred
Must become a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas within 30 months from date of hire or within six months of being eligible for Registration as a Professional Sanitarian in Texas, whichever comes first
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 drivers 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; on-site sanitary facilities; and childcare facilities
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
Investigate consumer health complaints
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
To apply please visit http://www.gchd.org/about-us/career-opportunities and fill out our online application. Applications can be submitted by fax to (409) 938-2284, emailed to apply@gchd.org or in person at 9850-A, Suite A-111, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591.
No Phone Calls Please
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Vacancy expired!