Job description

Job Description
Under general direction and procedural control of the Director of Environmental Health Code Compliance, the Environmental Health Specialist enforces the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) rules, prepares complex technical reports and /or records. The employee has daily contact with the public frequently involving sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy. Job Responsibilities
1. Inspects all types of retail food establishments including, but not limited to foster homes, group homes, restaurants, mobile food vendors, temporary food events and special events.
2. Performs inspections and enforcement activities requiring technical expertise within a particular environmental health enforcement program.
3. Performs detailed tasks concerned with rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects.
4. Attends various meetings involving one or more departments or agencies.
5. Enforces all health codes and ordinances pertaining to environmental control, food safety and City codes.
6. Assist in epidemiological investigations with other agencies.
7. Prepares written reports on inspection findings; outlines any violation of regulations, and recommends corrective measures to be taken or possible court action.
8. Assist in plan review of retail food establishments.
9. Investigates food poisoning outbreaks at the direction of supervisory personnel.
10. Inspects swimming pools for operation and maintenance compliance.
11. Works with various testing equipment and devices.
12. Prepares inspection reports on a computer tablet.
13. Operates, maintains and services mosquito and bee control equipment.
14. Assists in vector control and emergency management activities.
15. Assists in conducting rodent control inspections.
16. Investigates public health nuisance complaints related to food service, environmental health and wastewater public nuisance abatement.
17. Position requires driving City units.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Requirements - 1. Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. The job requires a valid Code Enforcement Officer License under the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) and the Non-Commercial Government Pesticides Applicator License. If candidate lacks licenses, the City will allow up to one (1) year after the date of hire to obtain.
3. Job requires one (1) year of environmental health and/or food safety work and regulation experience.
4. Job requires passing the Food Drug Administration Office of Regulatory Affairs University (O.R.A.U) courses within first year of employment.
5. Registered Professional Sanitarian License Preferred.
6. Job requires a valid Texas Class "C" Driver"s License.
7. Must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual preferred.
8. Must have knowledge of job related equipment, operation and maintenance.
9. Must be customer-service oriented, have a customer friendly attitude and professional appearance at all times.
10. Must be able to work effectively under pressure and respond professionally to public complaints and difficult situations. Physical Requirements
1. Works outdoors on frequent basis, carries and lifts up to 60-80 lbs. on an occasional basis and 30 lbs. on a frequent basis.
2. Additional job physical demands available upon request. Additional Information
1. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
2. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
3. Work schedule includes some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts, as evenings, weekends, holidays, and during hurricane or other emergency response situations, and may involve occasional travel. Disclaimer
This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. Application Special Instructions

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