What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist position at Brazos County?
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SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, duties may include some or all of the following: Inspects food service establishments, on-site sewage facilities (OSSF), daycare and foster homes, and pools; participates in vector surveillance, instruction of the public in food safety rules and practices including conducting food handler classes and other public outreach events; investigates public nuisance complaints and foodborne illness complaints.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include all or a combination of the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Conducts food service inspections, including reviewing and approving construction and remodeling plans;
2. Teaches food handler’s classes and speaks at other educational events;
3. Investigates food establishment complaints, including foodborne illness complaints and initiates appropriate corrective actions;
4. Reviews plans and inspects both new and existing OSSF’s as assigned to ensure compliance with state and local ordinances, rules, and regulations;
5. Investigates OSSF complaints and initiates appropriate corrective actions;
6. Performs daycare and foster home inspections;
7. Inspects pools for compliance with state requirements;
8. Participates in vector surveillance program;
9. Responds to environmental and public health complaints both inside and outside the city limits;
10. Performs general administrative work, including data entry, generating reports, preparing notice of violation letters, and completing of timesheets and other required reports; and
11. Complies with policies and procedures as outlined in the current “Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County, Texas” and Health District and division supplements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 hours in basic or applied science from an accredited college or university.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Laws governing food-service facilities and inspection practices; laws governing OSSFs; personnel policies and procedures.
SKILL/ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health district employees, county employees, representative of governmental agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds; operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software; work independently; maintain confidentiality of HIPAA information; operate surveying equipment; read building plans; and handle chemicals safely.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas Driver’s License; Registered Sanitarian in the State of Texas; and hold or be able to obtain a Designated Representative License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
A Pesticide Non-Commercial Applicator License with the Texas Department of Agriculture; a Certified Pool Operator; and a Certified Pool Inspector Certification may be needed to fulfill job duties and responsibilities depending on assignment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, and to identify and distinguish colors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work weekends and evenings, and respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours when needed The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must frequently and simultaneously perform multiple tasks, work closely with others as part of a team, and work under time pressures. The employee may face possible exposure to diseases and illnesses. There is a potential to inhale hazardous materials. Employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions while conducting job duties. This job requires some travel and fieldwork.
ABOUT US
Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.
