Environmental Code Inspector-Environmental Health Dept
Environmental Code Inspector-Environmental Health Dept
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Job Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Environmental Code Inspector
- Conducts investigations regarding complaints received concerning illegal operations to public health OSSF and neighborhood nuisance violations; Conduct routine complaint and annual inspections of permitted Food Service Establishments and Public Swimming Pools. Plan reviews for OSSF Food Establishments and/or Public Swimming Pools.
- Determines validity of violations based on evidence found processes notice of violations conducts follow up or compliance inspections and oversees abatement of violations. Issues citations notices or abatements as necessary.
- Approves issues denies or suspends retail food establishment permits administered through the department; Investigates and follows up on food recalls and investigation of food borne illness or disease emergency situations temporary food permits and illegal food operators.
- Prepares and mails Notice of Violations or citations to property owners or other violators for possible legal action.
- Prepares and maintains detailed reports inspection forms and related correspondence of the documentation of field notes photographs samples and evidence.
- Writes clear concise and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings.
- Research property ownership using tax rolls maps court records and other investigating techniques for possible legal enforcement.
- Prepares and files all citations or court cases for legal action for noncontracts failing to authorize repairs. Represents the department with testimony in court.
- Consults and advises property owners and operators of conditions requirements and potential legal actions for noncorrected violations; Responds to and provides direct assistance to incoming telephone calls and inperson requests from the public offenders and staff members; Provides assistance on active cases as needed.
- Inspects investigates reports and enforces health laws governing operation of septic sewage faculties retail food service childcare mobile vendors rest homes care homes requested inspection swimming pools schools and public neighborhood nuisances. Provides consultation and service education classes.
- Assists coworkers with their duties both in the office and fieldwork to include emergencies and enforcement where a code officer may be required. Utilizes data entry program and completes handwritten detailed reports.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Minimum Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED. Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 1year job related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Codes and Texas Environmental Laws. Good computer and typing skills; good verbal and written communication skills interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others. Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and complete assigned tasks within deadline.
- State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification or Texas Code Enforcement Officer in training preferred but not required; TCEQ Designated Representative Certification (D.R. preferred (D.R. must be obtained within 6 months of employment). Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. May be required to work weekends and be oncall. Must keep current with required federal state and local laws and regulations regarding department operations.
SALARY RANGE: $22.51 Min$33.77 Max/ hourly
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All fulltime and parttime employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Fulltime employees also enjoy a widerange of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age 40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit www.fbctx/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
