Senior Sanitarian (Grant-Funded)
About The Position
Under general direction, is responsible for performing supervisory and advanced inspection and service work in the environmental health field with state or local health units. Work specialization in the areas of vector control, water and wastewater, or food and drug sanitation will be based upon assignment by supervisor. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least thirty (30) semester hours in basic or applied science.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience as a Sanitarian.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Registration as a Professional Sanitarian in Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field work and collecting samples.
- Experience in supervising work activities and scheduling of personnel.
Responsibilities
- Reviews plans and specifications for food service establishments, water and on-site sewage disposal systems, and other facilities requiring public health approval.
- Advises and makes recommendations concerning sewage and waste disposal systems.
- Submits reports and records of duties performed, including evaluations and recommendations for improvement of programs.
- Recommends and promotes adequate improvement of environmental sanitation on public and private premises.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel.
- Performs advanced inspections and service work, which involves frequently lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds.
- Ensures that all departmental policies and regulations are carried out.
- Promotes enforcement of state laws and local ordinances through skillful presentation of public health facts to the public.
- Promotes understanding in gaining public support for adequate sanitation standards.
- Interprets results of laboratory findings on samples submitted from food establishments, private and public water supplies, and sewage disposal plants, and recommends needed corrective measures.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
