Environmental Health Specialist II

City of Houston•8000 N. Stadium, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs Pre-Opening, Change of Ownership and routine inspections for various establishments or locations (i.e., Bush and Hobby Airports, wholesale, and manufacturing facilities, retail food establishments, swimming pools and schools) for health code compliance. Reviews architectural blueprints of new establishments and analyzes construction and material standards for compliance with City health ordinances. May perform and coordinate efforts for disaster and emergency response actions, including monitoring shelters. Coordinates inspections for Farmer’s Markets and Sporting Venues within the City of Houston. Reviews HACCP Plans for approval Teaches Food Handler and Food Manager Certification Classes. Investigates community health complaints, such as sewage overflows, storm water, foodborne illness, illegal dumping, aquatic facilities, and reports of poor sanitation in public establishments or private property, explains City, State and Federal Health ordinances, statutes, regulations, and recommends corrective action, performs follow-up inspections, issues warnings or citations. Performs environmental sampling and transports samples to the laboratory. Act as a lead on high priority public health investigations, such as large foodborne illness investigations, major clean water violation cases, and other case developments. Coordinates training of new employees and offers feedback, guidance and support while in the field and in areas of advance food safety knowledge and concepts such as Specialized Processes, Variances, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans. Assist operators and constituents with health code questions. Interfaces with other technical disciplines and departments on code enforcement and plan review processes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree, which includes 30 semester hours in basic or applied science courses, is required.
One (1) year of experience in a related environmental health field are required.
A State of Texas Sanitarian-in-training or Registered Sanitarian Certificate is required or proof of successful completion of registration exam.
The Registered Sanitarian Certificate must be maintained within 9 months in job.
A valid Texas driver license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) is required.
All eligible applicants must pass the written evaluation process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Nice To Haves

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Spanish Speaking/ bilingual

Responsibilities

Performs Pre-Opening, Change of Ownership and routine inspections for various establishments or locations for health code compliance.
Reviews architectural blueprints of new establishments and analyzes construction and material standards for compliance with City health ordinances.
May perform and coordinate efforts for disaster and emergency response actions, including monitoring shelters.
Coordinates inspections for Farmer’s Markets and Sporting Venues within the City of Houston.
Reviews HACCP Plans for approval.
Teaches Food Handler and Food Manager Certification Classes.
Investigates community health complaints, such as sewage overflows, storm water, foodborne illness, illegal dumping, aquatic facilities, and reports of poor sanitation in public establishments or private property.
Explains City, State and Federal Health ordinances, statutes, regulations, and recommends corrective action.
Performs follow-up inspections, issues warnings or citations.
Performs environmental sampling and transports samples to the laboratory.
Acts as a lead on high priority public health investigations, such as large foodborne illness investigations, major clean water violation cases, and other case developments.
Coordinates training of new employees and offers feedback, guidance and support while in the field and in areas of advance food safety knowledge and concepts such as Specialized Processes, Variances, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans.
Assists operators and constituents with health code questions.
Interfaces with other technical disciplines and departments on code enforcement and plan review processes.