Sanitarian I - Environmental Health Officer

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional technical environmental health inspection work in the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Enforces local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations. Exercises no supervision.

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.

Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

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 DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location
Claude Black Center - 2805 E. Commerce, San Antonio, Texas 78203

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; occasional nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

Essential functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

Inspects various establishments or locations (e.g.

food and drink establishments, sewage and water systems, aquatic facilities, school buildings, etc.) for compliance with local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations, which involves carrying supplies weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds, such as a laptop, printer, pool kit, or ice chest.Collects samples such as food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, and/or air to transport to one of the local laboratories for analysis.Performs certificate of occupancy inspections.Prepares written reports on inspection findings, outlines any health code violations, and recommends corrective measures to be taken.Performs enforcement actions such as issuing warnings, citations, and notices of violations.Communicates environmental health information with the public.Tracks and performs quality control audits and routine maintenance on inspection equipment.Assists with environmental health surveys.May investigates food poisoning outbreaks at the direction of supervisory personnel.May performs tasks concerned with rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least thirty (30) semester hours in basic or applied science.

No substitution for education allowed.

Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six (6) months of employment.

If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain a State Department of Agriculture Certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six (6) months of employment.

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry fundamentals.
• 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 follow proper enforcement of City ordinances.
• Ability to identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, dust, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unfavorable fumes, vapors, and odors.