EPH Investigator I, Pool
EPH Investigator I, Pool
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06-05-2025
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Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County health.This is a grant funded position.
Position Overview:
The EPH Investigator Pool will conduct inspections investigate complaints and maintain records for public swimming pools to determine compliance with county regulations for Swimming Pools and Spas Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) 341 THSC 757 and Texas Administrative Code 265.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Conduct routine permitting and preopening inspections as well as reinspections of swimming pools for compliance with the Texas Health & Safety Code Texas Administrative Code and the Harris County Rules and Regulations of Public Swimming Pools.
- Conduct complaint investigations for public swimming pools spas artificial swimming lagoons and interactive water features. Document and communicate investigation findings to complainant.
- Conduct water quality sampling as required and maintain sampling equipment in good repair.
- Complete and document assigned work according to policy and procedures using computers reports and established priorities to maintain thorough recordkeeping.
- Gather evidence for court action and perform testimony as required.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education: Must have a high school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent.
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Pool Operator license is preferred. If not currently licensed must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator license within 18 months of hire. Must have a valid Texas drivers license.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Understands the organizational mission. Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others. Establishes relationships and collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs. Ability to use sound judgment. Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Written and verbal English competency. Able to read and follow directions. Ability to formulate policies and procedures Ability to develop innovative approaches to maximize program efficiency and staff proficient. Working knowledge of state and federal environmental public health regulations.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission.
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
- Uses sound judgment.
- Selfmotivated.
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences
N/A General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: FullTime Grant Funded. Monday Friday 8 am 5 pm. Other days and hours as necessary.
Work Environment: This is a professional position that requires a combination of fieldwork and office work. The majority of the work occurs in the community in various pool establishments and neighborhoods throughout Harris County.
Physical Demands: This position requires extensive driving and work outside in various weather conditions. Persons in these positions must be able to sit or stand for long periods bend climb ladders and frequently lift carry and push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and sometimes but rarely up to 50 lbs.
Work Location: Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston TX 77002.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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