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Environmental Health Specialist

Employer
City of Garland, TX
Location
Garland, Texas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 28, 2021

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Sector
Government
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Project Management
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Position Summary:
Responsible for protecting the public health of citizens through adherence of minimum health standards.Target Hiring Range: $47,923/yr - $61,069/yr

Essential Job Functions:
Perform compliance inspections for food establishments, public swimming pools and industrial/commercial facilities to verify compliance with city ordinances.Investigate reports of infectious disease and intervene as necessary.Issue citations or suspend operations of regulated businesses based on failure to comply with ordinance.Evaluate food establishment floor plans to ensure health code construction standards are met.Educate food establishment owners and employees on safe food handling practices, provide public information on food establishment updates, and respond to citizen complaints on regulated entities and the public food safety and health standards.Inspect and test air, surface water and public pools for sanitation and safetyApply insecticides and pesticides as necessary to public areas to minimize disease transmission

Minimum Education & Work Experience :
Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Environmental Health
Up to 1 year of work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills:
Education/ Experience:Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Environmental Health1 - 3 years related experienceHazardous Materials CertificationPesticide Applicator LicenseKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Basic knowledge of chemical and biological principlesBasic knowledge of chemical and hazardous productsGeneral knowledge of basic safe handling practices for food and industrial material practicesSkill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to work in a team environmentAbility to communicate in all forms and formats

Licenses & Certifications:
Registered Sanitarian License or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire
Certified Professional-Food Safety or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire
Hazardous Materials Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Tasks & Working Conditions:
The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to walk on uneven and unpaved surfaces. Must be able to climb ladders. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to biohazards and infections carried by humans and bodily fluids.

Competencies:
Adaptability/Flexibility
Communication
Problem Solving/Analysis
Project Management
Quality
Results Focus
Self Development

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