Health Inspector III

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs inspections at various locations within city limits to identify health violations and determines compliance with City, State and Federal codes. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responds to citizen complaints and investigates health violations by inspecting various properties and establishments throughout the city. Inspections include, but are not limited to high grass, raw sewage, trash and debris, stagnant water, mold, illegal dumping, no water service and swimming pools. Consults directly with citizens during inspections to educate and promote compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. Conducts Certificate of Occupancy inspections. Performs annual permitting inspections for ambulance services, salvage yards, precious metal dealers, secondhand metal dealers, used tire generators, public pools and liquid waste transporters. Prepares detailed daily reports including: reports of findings and recommendations; citations; and complaint forms. Drives a City vehicle to and from inspection locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum two to four years of related experience or combination of experience/training and college education.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Code Enforcement Officer by the State of Texas within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Certified Pool Operator within one year of employment.
• Demonstrate effective communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections at various locations within city limits to identify health violations and determines compliance with City, State and Federal codes.
• Responds to citizen complaints and investigates health violations by inspecting various properties and establishments throughout the city.
• Conducts Certificate of Occupancy inspections.
• Performs annual permitting inspections for ambulance services, salvage yards, precious metal dealers, secondhand metal dealers, used tire generators, public pools and liquid waste transporters.
• Prepares detailed daily reports including: reports of findings and recommendations; citations; and complaint forms.
• Drives a City vehicle to and from inspection locations.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED