NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Environmental Health Specialist / Senior Environmental Health Specialist
TX 75069, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $84K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist or Senior Environmental Health Specialist to join the City of McKinney. This role involves conducting health and safety inspections, enforcing health and food safety codes, and investigating food and water borne illnesses.
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Responsibilities
Drives to and from assigned work locations
Completes routine health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food units, enforces ordinances, conducts re-inspections, and provides safe food handling practices education
Implements the Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point approach to the food protection program
Investigates complaints; responds to and resolve customer inquiries
Assists in surveillance efforts in current health topics, and ensures that the Department is utilizing the most current and effective techniques and procedures in the health profession
Ability to work rotating weekend schedule as needed/required in order to inspect temporary food establishments. Responds to emergency situations outside of normal working hours when needed
Makes recommendations to both public and private industry representatives on methods/techniques to modify daily operations in accordance with current health codes
Maintains environmental surveys, records of inspections and action taken. Prepares documentation; and represents the City in court cases and hearings, when necessary
Reviews plans and specifications of commercial food establishments including but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, daycares, concession stands, and temporary establishments
Reviews plans and specifications for commercial swimming pools and spas
Assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures
Coordinates work activity, as required, with other federal, state or local agencies
Assists with mosquito abatement program as needed
Prepares, processes, and issues health notices
Maintain all relevant certifications and required continuing education units
Comply with all written City policies and procedures
Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures
Provide technical assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, and business owners on health, safety, and code requirements
Enters inspection results using an iPad and IG Inspect and IG Enforce Applications
Works with files; may update files
Perform other duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Thirty (30) semester hours combined in the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physical Science, Food Technology, Environmental Engineering or other related science
Texas Class C driver's license
Must possess Professional Sanitarian registration through Texas Department of State Health Services at the time of application
Ability to obtain Texas Department of Agriculture Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators License within one year of employment
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Must pass a drug screen and background check
Must have Class C Texas Driver's License
Preferred
Knowledge of EnerGov software applications preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
Legal Services through Legal Shield
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Mandatory 7% employee contribution
City match 2:1
5 year vesting
Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foster care)
Ten Paid Holidays
Personal Day
Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
Compensatory time for salaried employees
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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$700MKey Investors
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