Health Inspector I

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

5d

About The Position

The Health Inspector I inspects, investigates, reports on, and enforces state, county, and local health laws affecting food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems, and/or public pools. The role determines and enforces compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, laws, and rules. It investigates citizen complaints; issues, denies, or suspends retail food establishment permits; and follows up on food recalls, foodborne illness or disease investigations, emergencies, temporary food permits, and illegal food operators.

The inspector provides technical consultations and interpretations to permit holders, staff, and the public; keeps accurate reports and records; advises property owners and operators about conditions, requirements, and potential violations; and follows established protocols to correct violations. The role may issue notices of violation or citations, file charges in Justice of the Peace Court, and represent the department through court testimony. The position also requires on-call emergency response when scheduled and participation in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours in basic or natural science from an accredited school.
• One year of job-related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to pass a National or Texas Registered Sanitarian exam within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day while on call.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, investigate, report on, and enforce health laws relating to food establishments, public nuisances, on-site sewage systems, and/or public pools.
• Determine and enforce compliance with applicable state statutes, county regulations, and other laws and rules.
• Investigate citizen complaints and take appropriate action.
• Issue, deny, or suspend retail food establishment permits administered through the department.
• Investigate and follow up on food recalls, foodborne illness or disease, emergency situations, temporary food permits, and illegal food operators.
• Provide technical consultations and interpretations to permit holders, staff, and the public.
• Maintain current and accurate reports and records as required.
• Advise property owners and operators about conditions, requirements, and potential violations, and follow protocols to correct violations.
• Issue notices of violation or citations and, when applicable, file charges in Justice of the Peace Court and testify on behalf of the department.
• Complete and document assigned work according to policy, procedure, and established priorities using computers and reports.
• Respond to emergencies while on call when scheduled.
• Participate in emergency-management duties during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Contribute to organizational effectiveness by being flexible, engaging, and adaptable.

Benefits

• Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) membership for full-time and part-time employees.
• A wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level