GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, conducts health inspections; investigates public health and sanitation complaints; prepares and maintains a variety of health documentation; performs other related duties as assigned; exercises no supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Inspects various types of food establishments including grocery stores, drinking establishments, bakeries, schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, and temporary food concession stands, including after-hours, weekends, and holiday-related special events.
• Monitors local food establishments for compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Investigates sanitation and/or nuisance complaints involving local food establishments.
• Responds to public complaints regarding swimming pools, hotels, motels, and public lodging facilities; conducts related inspections.
• Assists the County Nurse’s Office in conducting epidemiological investigations pertaining to food-borne diseases.
• Performs inspections in relation to indoor air quality, water and air pollution, and vector control.
• Presents health and sanitation cases to the Municipal and/or County courts for prosecution.
• Serves as Instructor and conducts food handler training courses, issues certificates to attendees.
• Prepares and issues notices of violation, citations, and/or service requests; collects and analyzes samples; conducts surveys; documents and maintains case information; generates reports.
• Coordinates with outside agencies regarding the testing of water, frozen desserts, and other applicable sample materials.
• Monitors and inspects On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) for regulatory compliance; performs plan reviews in relation to engineering designs.
• Investigates OSSF-related complaints and reports findings to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conducts assessments on daycare, childcare, and foster/adoption care facilities in accordance with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Inspects mobile home parks, campgrounds, and RV parks for regulatory compliance and/or to establish minimum standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Animal Science, or related field; and up to four (4) years of health inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Currently Registered as a Sanitarian in Texas or the equivalent certification by another state/organization.
• Assists with skills and knowledge in the training of Health Specialist I.
• Certified Pool Operator (can obtain a license while employed with the City.)
• TCEQ Designated Representative (can obtain a license while employed with the City.)
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of environmental health.
• Federal and State regulations regarding food sanitation.
• Texas Health and Safety codes.
• TCEQ and OSSF rules and regulations.
• Procedures for conducting environmental health inspections.
• Departmental records, reports, and documentation.

Required Skill in:

• Coordinating and performing a variety of sanitarian functions.
• Responding to health, sanitation, and nuisance complaints from the public.
• Conducting various types of environmental health inspections and investigations.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with food, health, and safety regulations.
• Issuing citations and notices of violations to offenders.
• Collecting/analyzing samples and maintaining accurate case information.

Health Specialist I

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Animal Science, or related field; and up to one (1) year of health inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Registered Sanitarian in Texas within six (6) months of employment.
  • Can obtain this license while employed with the City.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed primarily in the field and involves exposure to variable weather conditions, extreme temperatures, construction sites, septic systems, hazardous materials/chemicals, infectious diseases, kitchen equipment, and machinery with moving parts.
• Subject to driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing into trenches and pits, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.

The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees.

To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our Employment Info page.