Environmental Health Specialist

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree college in Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field and Two (2) years of food establishment and pool inspection related experience.
•  Must possess a valid state of Texas Registered Sanitarian license at the time of application. 
• Must obtain a Pool Operator Certification within one year of date of employment.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for maintaining and tracking of safety and health inspections and noncompliance issues.
• Knowledge of public health and sanitation codes and practices in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City health and safety laws, codes, and ordinances. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Skills in effective oral and written communication.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background, and MVR check.
• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• May be required to seek additional certifications. 

Under general supervision of the Health and Code Compliance Manager, or designee, the Environmental Health Specialist conducts health and safety inspections and enforces health and food safety codes. Responsible for plan and specification reviews of commercial swimming pools and spas, inspection of semi-public and public pools, and inspection of nonfixed food establishments.Please follow this link to the Complete Job Description:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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