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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Public Health Inspector

NEOGOV is associated with the Tulsa Health Department, which is looking for a Public Health Inspector. This role is primarily responsible for conducting inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with health regulations and providing food safety education to stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Conducts physical inspection of food establishments and existing or proposed businesses using prescribed compliance review procedures
Collects samples or data, operates field testing equipment, and conducts tests for interpretive analysis
Prepares technical and non-technical reports and maintains records of investigative activities
Prepares required documentation for review prior to submission to state or federal agencies
Evaluates the condition of food processing facilities relative to food safety and food defense; assists operators with food labeling and processing technologies in manufactured and retail food establishments
Provides food safety instruction to food establishment representatives on proper methods of personal hygiene and food sanitation
Investigates complaints, writes enforcement letters, and submits related documentation to local, state, and federal agencies
Participates in licensure and certification programs
Makes recommendations concerning remedial actions to correct environmental health problems
Initiates with supervisor assistance, enforcement procedures related to environmental health programs
With supervisory assistance, recommends compliance actions such as formal warnings, fines, license suspensions, or closure
Conducts follow-up activities to monitor progress toward correcting conditions
Interprets applicable regulations/ordinances to determine compliance or appropriate corrective measures to be taken
Provides routine technical assistance to industry, community groups, and others regarding environmental health programs
Solicits cooperation in promoting sound environmental/public health practices
Reviews plans for proposed food and institutional facilities and assists with conducting epidemiological investigations
Completes required training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position
Other duties as assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations
Assists with the provision of food safety program orientation to medical and nursing students

Qualification

Food safetyEnvironmental healthMonitoring equipment operationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTechnical report writingBilingual (Spanish/English)Negotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in physical, natural, or biological science, public health, environmental health, environmental science, or related field is required with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in natural, physical or biological sciences, public health and/or environmental health
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required in the operation and maintenance of monitoring and detection equipment
Good oral and written communication skills are required to effectively present information
Material resource skills are required to operate audio-visual equipment, including a laptop computer and digital camera
Active listening and negotiation skills when dealing with the public, and effective communication skills
Registered with the Sanitarian Advisory Council, Oklahoma State Department of Health, or be eligible for registration
Eligible incumbents must take and pass the Sanitarian-in-Training examination and successfully complete reading assignments and online training curriculum for this position
Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
Must possess ability and willingness to perform job-related travel
Must be able to respond to emergency situations within an hour of receiving notification

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)
Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer*
Accident Plan
Hospitalization Plan
Supplemental and Whole Life Plans
Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period.
Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).
Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program
Promotional Opportunities
Flex Plan
Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program. Details available here

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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