Health Inspector

***Pay dependent on experience.

SUMMARY:

Inspect food establishments, collect monies, and issue receipts; investigate complaints of public health nuisances; prepare reports of findings to include recommendations for corrective actions.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Director of Environmental Health.

2. Non-supervisory position.

3. Regular contact with county employees, local businesses and organizations, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Keep accurate records and money handling;

· Writing and filing citations and testifying as a state witness as necessary;

· Prepare and maintain reports and documents as required;

· Maintain and update computerized files, including inspection reports, correspondence, and permits;

· Respond to emergencies relating to potential environmental hazards, including oil spills and gas leaks;

· Maintain accreditation of Food Handler program and conduct classes for food service workers;

· Enforce state and local codes for health and sanitation;

· Coordinate and perform regulatory health inspections of food establishments, festival booths, and tourist & trailer camps;

· Review for compliance with state regulations and approve plans for commercial kitchens prior to construction or remodeling;

· Investigate citizen complaints regarding health violations and those discovered while on patrol when performing field inspections;

· Accessible to the public to answer questions and provide customer service as needed;

· Consult with the Texas Department of State Health Services on Public Health issues;

· Work with the County Attorney’s office and the City of Rockport to update Food Establishment Orders as needed.

· Maintain Food Handler program certification with Texas Department of State Health Services;

· Attend continuing education classes and seminars as required to maintain necessary certifications;

· And other duties as needed or requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

· Legal statutes addressing litter and sewer/septic control;

· departmental policies and procedures of county governments

Skills/Abilities:

· Establish effective working relationships with co-workers, local law enforcement, the general public, civic groups, and local and state officials;

· Operate a computer, including standard word processing, spreadsheet, and data inquiry software;

· Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication;

· Interpret and communicate to others building codes, statutes, and other related codes;

· Maintain accurate and complete records;

· Read and understand blueprints, maps, and plats;

· Safely operate personal or county owned vehicles in the performance of duties;

· Display dependable work habits and accept a flexible work schedule as job requires;

· Create and maintain an organized system of filing;

· Maintain appropriate necessary certifications

Acceptable Experience and Training:

· Requirements include graduation from an accredited four year college or university with at least 30 semester hours in basic or natural science or any combination thereof

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIRED:

· Current Texas Driver’s License.

· Obtain Designated Representative License within 1 year of employment start date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Regularly required to sit, bend, kneel, walk, stand, reach, and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

· The employee will be required to perform multiple tasks correctly and efficiently, and work within deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.75 - $23.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24