Texas Department of State Health Services · 1 day ago
Retail Training and Standardization Officer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,801.16/mo - $7,761.50/moThe Texas Department of State Health Services is seeking a Sanitarian III to support public health initiatives, specifically in retail food safety operations. This role involves training, compliance, policy development, and emergency response within the Retail Food Safety Operations branch.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Participation in RFSO training functions, to include (a) maintenance of digital standardization records, (b) joint field inspections and standardization exercises, (c) development of training materials such as field manuals and Power Point presentations, and (d) presentation of training to small and large groups of DSHS staff and regulated stakeholders
Detailed quality assurance review of retail food inspection reports in accordance with 25 TAC 228 Texas Food Establishment Rules, FDA Food Code, and program policies and procedures and development of cases for escalated enforcement action
Frequent interaction with Regional-Local Health Operations (RLHO) Field Staff, regulated stakeholders, and the general public to assist with questions and interpretation of statutes/rules, licensing procedures, and complaints
Retail food safety policy development and implementation
Primary coordination for RFSO's response to (a) requests under the Freedom of Information Act and (b) quarterly reports for the Legislative Budget Board; and
Emergency response and other duties as assigned
Under the direction of the Retail Food Safety Operations Manager, helps maintain electronic standardization records and computerized statewide database of standardized training officers. Conducts joint field inspections and audits inspections as assigned. Monitors the quality of reports submitted by new field inspectors who are assigned to conduct retail food establishment inspections. Participates in development of field manuals, presentations, and other training materials. Delivers presentations and trainings to staff and stakeholders. This position must be familiar with training involving programs participating in the National Voluntary retail Foods Regulatory Program
Under the direction of the Retail Food Safety Operations Manager, assists with the maintenance and update of website registries, legislative reviews, rule amendments, and formal responses to legislative and other governmental inquiries. Assists with program inquiries and responds efficiently and effectively
Under the direction of the Retail Food Safety Operations Compliance Officer, reviews/endorses retail food inspections conducted by DSHS Regional Field Sanitarians, ensuring proper format, appropriate citation of deficiencies, and presentation of supporting evidence. Writes warning letters and develops enforcement cases for violative retail food establishments. Interacts with inspection staff and regulated stakeholders to provide assistance and respond to complex questions regarding interpretation of statutes and rules related to retail food establishments as they apply to daily operations
Performs emergency response functions and participates in emergency response training as required. Participates in exercises and actual emergency responses as required
Qualification
Required
Currently-licensed Registered Sanitarian (RS) in the state of Texas
Thorough knowledge of Health and Safety Code Chapter 437, 25 TAC 228 (Texas Food Establishment Rules), and the 2017/2022 FDA Food Code
Valid and current driver's license
Ability to use a computer and extensive experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experience communicating with and serving the public
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
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Barrett
Senior Advisor to DSHS CFO
Christy Havel Burton
Chief Financial Officer
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