Retail Food Health Inspector

General Description: Performs general duties as a Health Inspector for the Bell County Public Health RFD and Vector.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information about services offered through Bell County Public Health and partners associated with retail food safety and sanitation.
• Educate the public concerning food safety and sanitation.
• Read and interpret various County and City ordinances and adopted codes as well as State and Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Food Safety and Sanitation.
• Perform regulated inspections at food service establishments, schools, foster homes, daycares and other qualified locations.
• Inspect and investigate complaints associated within the scope of RFD responsibilities.
• Review and prepare Retail Food Dealer Permit Applications for new and operating food service operations.
• Attend, obtain, and maintain local, state, and federal training/ certification for job duties.
• Aide facilities in reviewing and analyzing methods/techniques in new /operating facilities to modify daily operations to remain in accordance with current food safety and sanitation codes/regulations. Assist with creating cleaning schedules, HAACP plans, workflow charts, etc.
• Assist office staff as necessary to supplement proper functioning of division. Be familiar with basic office operations. Assist in office operation as necessary.
• Assist is surveillance and monitoring of vectors in Bell County, Texas.
• Assist, as directed by RFD Director or Health District Director, other divisions within Bell County Public Health for special needs within the context of job knowledge and skills.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain and gain knowledge within the field.
• Serve as part of public health emergency response efforts, as needed.
• Must have competent communication skills. (written and oral).
• Must have competent reading comprehension skills to allow for accurate interpretation of laws and other information that may shape the conduct of inspections in the retail food and vector industry.
• Must have competent organizational skills; be proficient in time management, and capable of translating these skills into job performance that allows for accomplishment of tasks/duties within the RFD.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities necessary to allow for accomplishment of the requirements of the position.
• Must have the ability to work autonomously in various settings.
• Ability to multitask and work as a team player.
• Must be dependable and consistent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s degree or higher from a college or university with course work in public health, environmental health, culinary arts, food science, life sciences, natural, and/or applied sciences is required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must have own transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to lift supplies, materials and/or equipment pertaining to job weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Knowledge/use of Word and Excel. SAFE experience preferred.
• Competent organizational and time management skills.
• Competent communication skills – written, oral, and public relations.

The Bell County Public Health District currently offers 100% employer paid medical, dental & vision for employee coverage.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The Bell County Public Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires BCPHD to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19