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Texas Department of State Health Services · 10 hours ago

Inspector

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$3,793.41/mo - $5,921.24/mo

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking an Inspector to conduct inspections of food manufacturers and related establishments. This role involves investigating complaints, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs inspections and investigations involving food manufacturers, food wholesalers/warehouses, food salvage establishments, and brokers

Provides information and assistance on food and drug-related subjects as requested by citizens, regulated industry, and other local, state, and federal agencies

Completes detentions and destructions according to Division policy

Completes and issues a written notice of inspectional observations for inspected facilities upon completion of the inspection

Prepares highly technical inspection reports that may include photos, samples, and other exhibits to document inspection findings using word processing, database, and other computer software

Investigates complaints involving food manufacturers, food wholesalers/warehouses, food salvage establishments, and brokers, and prepares detailed reports of findings

Investigates foodborne outbreaks and document findings

Conducts special investigations and other special assignments as directed

Provides training including joint field inspections and review of inspection reports

Prepares technical presentations on applicable subject for Division training programs, as requested

Completes electronic travel reports, monthly activity reports, time sheets, and other Division and Department reports as required

Participates in regulatory actions including presenting technical information regarding inspections; gives testimony during hearings and court trials; and prepares special reports, summaries, and exhibits for use by counsel during hearings and trials

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Professional Registered SanitarianFood Safety RegulationsTechnical Report WritingMicrobiologyBiochemistryEpidemiologyDatabase SoftwareVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation TechniquesOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college/university (or foreign education that has been determined to be equivalent) with at least 30 semester hours in basic science or natural science or any combination thereof and acquires two (2) years of experience in the field of sanitation

Possess a valid Texas driver's license, or equivalent license from another state

Experience using a computer including word processing and database software

Must be available to work hours other than Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm

Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained

Participates in available educational programs and training presented by the Division, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Department, and additional outside training as directed

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

Preferred

Possess a Professional Registered Sanitarian license (RS) State of Texas is preferred. This license is required to be considered for the Sanitarian I position

Benefits

Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)

Company

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.

Founded in 2015

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/

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