Health Inspector / Code Compliance Technician

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

An individual in this position will serve as a Health Inspector. Completing routine walk through health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food sales, enforces ordinances, conducts re-inspections, and provides 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. The Code Compliance Technician schedules and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with City Codes and Ordinances; document discrepancies; write reports; communicate results of inspections and conduct follow-up inspections. The Code Compliance Technician coordinates activities related to the enforcement of City Codes on property maintenance, residential, commercial, signage, and health. The Code Compliance Technician investigates 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; and 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 (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). 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.

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Certified Food Manager.
Registered Code Enforcement Certification.
Meet the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards basic curriculum and field training elements.

Nice To Haves

State of Texas Registered Sanitarian and four (4) years of relevant experience are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Attend court to provide testimony related to the prosecution of code violations.
Locate, remove, and dispose of illegal signs; and 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.
Work in a team environment.
Maintain dependability, reliability, and good attendance.
Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned.
Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Be subject to 24-hour recall and work overtime including during emergency situations.