Sanitarian

Carrollton Texas•Carrollton, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for inspecting food establishments, mobile trucks, and temporary events for compliance with City ordinances in order to prevent food borne outbreaks/illnesses. Educates food establishments and the public and manages restaurant inventory and permits. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

Requirements

Knowledge of microbiology principles
Knowledge of sanitarian principles and practices
Knowledge of environmental health principles and practices
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations
Skilled in performing food establishment inspections
Skilled in developing public education programs related to food safety
Skilled in conducting grease trap inspections
Skilled in mediating hostile situations
Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines
Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports
Skilled in providing customer service
Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in an applied science
Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
Must qualify for and complete the Registration of Professional Sanitarians (R.S.) certification with the Texas Department of Health within one year of hire
Must obtain and maintain the HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Must pass criminal history check
Must pass motor vehicle records check

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of food establishments, mobile food trucks, and temporary events, which includes: responding to citizen complaints within established timeframes; conducting pre-opening inspections for the purpose of permitting; evaluating construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes; recommending issuance of waivers or allowances; and/or, performing other related activities.
Enforces applicable ordinances, which includes: issuing citations and/or establishment closures; preparing correspondence related to violations and forwards to legal department for potential legal action; performs site follow-ups to ensure resolution of code and/or ordinance violations.
Maintains and updates restaurant scores and other relevant materials on the City website.
Prepares and gives presentations on food safety and related program information to schools and/or other interested parties.
Participates in reviewing and updating rules and ordinances in an effort to remain compliant with applicable State rules associated with food establishments and Food and Drug Administration program standards.
Performs grease interceptor inspections to determine and/or recommend servicing.
Enforces the smoking ordinance, which includes: permitting and monitoring the smoking rooms of food establishments to ensure compliance with applicable ordinance; responds to questions and complaints; and/or, performs other related activities.
Assists in the permitting of BYOB establishments.
Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of program operations, which includes: recording inspection data and scores in applicable databases; scheduling re-inspections and follow-up inspections; maintaining accurate and up-to-date listings of food establishments; filing paperwork; responding to requests for information and/or complaints; ordering supplies required for inspections; and/or, performing other related activities.
Responds to afterhours environmental emergency situations, special events, or other afterhours activities on a rotational on-call basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.