SUMMARY
Performs retail food service evaluations and inspections; inspects public swimming pools and spas, investigates food-borne illness complaints; teaches food handlers classes; performs site and soil evaluations for approval of on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs); reviews plans and inspects both new and existing OSSFs; and responds to environmental and public health complaints.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Inspects public swimming pools and spas:

2. Reviews food-service evaluations and inspections;

3. Investigates food-borne illness complaints;

4. Teaches food handlers classes;

5. Performs site and soil evaluations for approval of OSSFs;

6. Reviews plans and inspects both new and existing OSSFs as assigned to ensure compliance with state and local ordinances, rules, and regulations, and issues licenses for OSSFs as appropriate;

7. Performs daycare/foster home, and substandard home inspections as required;

8. Reviews and approves plans for both restaurants and OSSFs units;

9. Complies with policies and procedures delineated in the current “Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County, Texas” and department supplements;

10. Responds to environmental and public health complaints both inside and outside the city limits; and

11. Performs general administrative work, including generating reports, sending corrective action notices, and completing timesheets.

12. Complies with policies and procedures delineated in the current “Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County, Texas” and department supplements; and

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a non-supervisory position.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in science, or a related field, plus a minimum of 30 college/university credit hours in basic or natural sciences, or any equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 2 years experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE OF
Laws governing swimming pools and spas, laws governing food-service facilities and inspection practices; laws governing OSSFs; personnel policies and procedures.

SKILL/ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health department employees, county employees, representative of governmental agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software; operate surveying equipment; and handle chemicals safely.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas Driver’s License and dependable vehicle; Registered Sanitarian in the State of Texas; and Designated Representative Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds, such as OSSF parts and restaurant equipment, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work closely with others as part of a team, and work under time pressures. The employee may face possible exposure to diseases and illnesses. There is a potential to inhale hazardous materials. This job requires some travel and fieldwork.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person