Health Inspector / Code Compliance Technician

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Health Inspector and Code Compliance Technician. The role involves conducting routine health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food sales, enforcing ordinances, performing re-inspections, and providing educational outreach. Responsibilities include inspecting food establishments for festivals and special events, educating the public and business owners on health regulations and city ordinances, and conducting site inspections during construction to ensure compliance with health codes. The Code Compliance Technician aspect involves scheduling and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, documenting discrepancies, writing reports, communicating inspection results, and conducting follow-up inspections. This role also coordinates activities related to property maintenance, residential, commercial, signage, and health code enforcement. The position requires investigating reported code violations, issuing violation letters and citations, documenting violations, and communicating status updates to citizens. Additionally, the role may involve attending court to provide testimony and locating, removing, and disposing of illegal signs, issuing citations for such violations. Maintaining and updating data, records, and files, conducting basic research, collecting data, and preparing activity logs and reports are also key functions. The position requires coordination with other departments and organizations for special events and projects, reviewing and approving requests for special events, and working effectively in a team environment. Dependability, reliability, and good attendance are essential. The employee may be subject to 24-hour recall for overtime, including during emergency situations, and may be required to remain at work to provide essential services during emergencies or evacuations, potentially performing duties different from the normal scope of the position.

Requirements

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
Conducting inspections and monitoring safety hazards or compliance concerns
Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and/or applicable technical documentation
Identifying and responding to compliance violations and safety concerns
Determining severity of compliance violations
Preparing and issuing notices, citations or warnings
Preparing and maintaining data, records, files, logs and reports
Coordinating with other departments or organizations
Prioritizing work and managing time to meet deadlines
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Two (2) years of related experience required in assigned area of responsibility
Valid Texas Driver's License
Certified Food Manager
Registered Code Enforcement Certification
Should meet the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Program Standards basic curriculum and field training elements
Balancing
Stooping
Reaching
Standing
Walking
Pushing
Pulling
Lifting
Fingering
Grasping
Feeling
Talking
Hearing
Seeing
Repetitive motions
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

State of Texas Registered Sanitarian
four (4) years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Completing routine walk through health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food sales
Enforcing ordinances
Conducting re-inspections
Providing awareness education
Perform food establishment inspections for festivals and special events
Educates property owners, business operators, and the public regarding applicable health regulations, City ordinances, and compliance requirements
Conducts walk through inspections on job sites while under construction to observe compliance with all health code and ordinances
Performs food establishment inspections, enforces compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, permits and/or regulations
Schedules and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances
Document discrepancies
Write reports
Communicate results of inspections and conduct follow-up inspections
Coordinate activities related to the enforcement of City Codes on property maintenance, residential, commercial, signage, and health
Investigate reports of code violations
Generate code violation letters and citations as needed
Document violations
Communicate status with citizens
May attend court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations
Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs
Write citation for illegal signs
Maintains and updates data, records, files and relevant documentation related to assignment areas
Conducts basic research
Collects data and prepares activity logs and reports
Coordinates with other departments, agencies or organizations for special events, projects or initiatives
Review and approve requests for special events in the city
Must be able to work in a team environment
Dependability, reliability, good attendance required
Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
Subject to 24-hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations
In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.