Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Sanitarian
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Environmental Services/Environmental Quality
REPORTS TO: Environmental Quality Manager
Responsible for inspecting food establishments, mobile trucks, and temporary events for compliance with City ordinances in order to prevent food borne outbreaks/illnesses. Educates food establishments and the public and manages restaurant inventory and permits. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Conducts inspections of food establishments, mobile food trucks, and temporary events, which includes: responding to citizen complaints within established timeframes; conducting pre-opening inspections for the purpose of permitting; evaluating construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes; recommending issuance of waivers or allowances; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Enforces applicable ordinances, which includes: issuing citations and/or establishment closures; preparing correspondence related to violations and forwards to legal department for potential legal action; performs site follow-ups to ensure resolution of code and/or ordinance violations.
• Maintains and updates restaurant scores and other relevant materials on the City website.
• Prepares and gives presentations on food safety and related program information to schools and/or other interested parties.
• Participates in reviewing and updating rules and ordinances in an effort to remain compliant with applicable State rules associated with food establishments and Food and Drug Administration program standards.
• Performs grease interceptor inspections to determine and/or recommend servicing.
• Enforces the smoking ordinance, which includes: permitting and monitoring the smoking rooms of food establishments to ensure compliance with applicable ordinance; responds to questions and complaints; and/or, performs other related activities.
• Assists in the permitting of BYOB establishments.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of program operations, which includes: recording inspection data and scores in applicable databases; scheduling re-inspections and follow-up inspections; maintaining accurate and up-to-date listings of food establishments; filing paperwork; responding to requests for information and/or complaints; ordering supplies required for inspections; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Responds to afterhours environmental emergency situations, special events, or other afterhours activities on a rotational on-call basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of microbiology principles;
• Knowledge of sanitarian principles and practices;
• Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
• Skilled in performing food establishment inspections;
• Skilled in developing public education programs related to food safety;
• Skilled in conducting grease trap inspections;
• Skilled in mediating hostile situations;
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines;
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in an applied science.
• Two years experience in consumer/environmental health, or sanitation.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
• Must qualify for and complete the Registration of Professional Sanitarians (R.S.) certification with the Texas Department of Health within one year of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain the HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire.
PREFERENCES:
• None.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in both standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.