| Sanitarian I | |
| Department: | Environmental Health |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| City/State: | Tyler, TX |
| Education: | Bachelor's Degree with thirty (30) hours of basic science and/or applied science. (See minimum Qualifications) |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Experience: | Bachelor’s degree in public health, food and nutrition, or a natural, basic, environmental, animal science or other science discipline with at least 30 semester hours. Required to qualify to take the State Registered Sanitarian test prior to hiring (Sanitarian In Training SIT) or currently registered as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas. |
| Work Schedule: | M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Contact Name: | Amanda Williams |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 2025-05-02 | Description |
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| PURPOSE OF POSTION Performs inspecting or overseeing the inspection of various plants, buildings, and establishments for proper sanitation; preparing reports of findings; and promoting public education on sanitary practices. environmental and consumer health duties to protect the public from food-borne diseases, vector-borne diseases and environmental public health hazards. Provides Code Enforcement activities and assists in educating citizens as well as business owners in preventing public health hazards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Work involves inspecting and/or overseeing the inspection of various plants, buildings, and establishments for proper sanitation; preparing reports of findings; and promoting public education on sanitary practices. Performs environmental sanitation inspection work. Conducts required technical equipment tests on inspection gear as needed. Collects samples of foods or environment specimens to submit to appropriate laboratories for analysis as needed. Conducts training activities to include training, and field evaluations of permitted facilities. Conducts special investigations as necessary to support epidemiology department or emergency preparedness efforts. Investigates complaints and responds to public requests for information and inquiries related to permitted facilities or illegally operating facilities. Uses initiative and independent judgment to take regulatory action when necessary. Prepares and submits required reports and documentation in a timely manner. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations in response and/or recovery in Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in public health, food and nutrition, or a natural, basic, environmental, animal science or other science discipline with at least 30 semester hours. Required to qualify to take the State Registered Sanitarian test prior to hiring (Sanitarian In Training SIT) or currently registered as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas. SALARY INFORMATION, PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS, AND WORK ELIGIBILITY **PLEASE NOTE: Pay is determined by qualification and experience. The salary offered will follow NET Health starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. A background and other due diligence checks are performed on every new hire. NET Health uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NET Health will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you for the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the Human Resources Department of NET Health at 903-535-0033 or via email at [email protected]. Additional Information: Your application must be complete. It MUST contain dates of employment, job titles, name and phone number of employer, name of supervisor, current/final salary, and a description of duties performed in a way that specifically demonstrates you meet the initial selection criteria at minimum. Missing information may lead to disqualification. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION NOR FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CONSIDERATION IN MEETING INITIAL CRITERIA. Resumes attached and/or pasted into the resume field may not be considered equivalent to the NET Health Application. NORTHEAST TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT- Human Resources www.mynethealth.org 815 N. BROADWAY, TYLER, TX. (903)535-0024 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
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