Sanitarian I - Grant Funded

City of San Antonio•Tx 78202, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Sanitarian I performs professional technical environmental health inspection work for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and enforces local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations. The position exercises no supervision. It is grant funded and unclassified, has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and is subject to at-will employment and termination at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may involve risk of exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions must obtain relevant immunizations under SAMHD Policy DM 13.2; exemption requests will be reviewed and considered. SAMHD is committed to health equity and an environment in which staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Under SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decisions that directly affect the communities served. The work location is 210 N Mel Waiters Way, San Antonio, TX 78202. Work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekends, holidays, and nights may be required based on business needs. Essential functions vary according to division assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 30 semester hours in basic or applied science; no substitution for education is allowed.
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
Obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six months of employment.
If assigned to Vector Control, obtain State Department of Agriculture certification as a Certified Pest Control Application—non-commercial within six months of employment.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of educational policies, disease control, and other health-related technical information.
Knowledge of related health principles and techniques, and fundamentals of biology and chemistry.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to apply technical knowledge and properly enforce City ordinances.
Ability to identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp or wet surfaces, hazardous materials, dust, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unfavorable fumes, vapors, and odors.
Selected applicants must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. A physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may also be conducted if required.

Responsibilities

Inspect establishments and locations, including food and drink establishments, sewage and water systems, aquatic facilities, and school buildings, for compliance with applicable health laws and regulations.
Carry inspection supplies weighing up to 15 pounds, such as a laptop, printer, pool kit, or ice chest.
Collect food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, and/or air samples and transport them to a local laboratory for analysis.
Perform certificate of occupancy inspections.
Prepare written inspection reports, identify health code violations, and recommend corrective measures.
Take enforcement actions, including issuing warnings, citations, and notices of violations.
Communicate environmental health information to the public.
Track and perform quality control audits and routine maintenance on inspection equipment.
Assist with environmental health surveys.
Investigate food poisoning outbreaks when directed by supervisory personnel.
Perform tasks related to rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects as assigned.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.