Consumer Environmental Health Inspector 1
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 59952 - 77225
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Consumer Environmental Health Inspector appliesenvironmental and public health control measures to preserve human healthsafety and welfare and to protect consumers from fraudulent practices in allcommercial transactions involving determinations of quantity.
The names of eligible candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the highest-level eligible list for which they qualify.
Essential Functions
Environmental Health
- Conduct risk assessments and food safety inspections of new and existing facilities.
- Inspect tattoo and body piercing providers bed and breakfast establishments peddlers and temporary events to assure compliance with city and state codes.
- Promote compliance with code enforcement actions by issuing orders and citations assessing fees and suspending or revoking licenses to reduce the risks to public health and safety.
- Provide food safety education and training for licensed businesses their employees and other audiences; educate operators on preventative and corrective action to eliminate health and safety risks related to food handling practices.
- Evaluate and verify operators use and implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans and code variances.
- Investigate human health hazard and food and water disease complaints; investigate foodborne illness outbreaks and implement control measures to prevent further morbidity/mortality.
- Collect routine food and environmental samples and those related to foodborne or waterborne outbreak investigations including coordinating the collection of clinical specimens.
- Evaluate existing new and replacement equipment to determine compliance with state and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards.
Consumer Protection
- Inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices to assure conformance with city state and federal tolerances and specifications.
- Conduct scanner price verification to assess whether posted prices and scanned prices match.
- Investigate complaints from residents involving overcharges short weight violations or inaccurate measures.
- Inspect and test devices to identify their accuracy in determining the weight or measure of a commodity in a commercial transaction.
- Inspect and test prepackaged commodities to verify the accuracy of the stated weight count or other measure and to ensure proper labeling.
- Certify devices meeting inspection standards designate for correction devices not meeting standards and perform follow-up inspections of repair work.
- When violations are found or suspected conduct investigations issue notices of violation and initiate and carry out enforcement procedures as required.
- Gather preserve and/or prepare necessary documents and evidence; serve as a witness in judicial proceedings.
Administration
- Prepare reports and summaries of investigations and studies.
- Maintain records of work performed.
- Provide testimony during license revocation hearings.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Consumer Environmental Health Inspector 1 and 2 must bewilling and able to do the following:
- Carry a mobile device during business hours.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work in environments that may involve exposure to fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation.
- Take steps to mitigate exposure to infectious agents or toxins while performing the duties of this job.
- Wear industry related personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves facemask or face shield.
- Negotiate stairs work in and around cramped spaces and stoop and bend.
- Transfer objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
- Work outside of standard business hours (evenings and weekends) to meet the needs of the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD).
- Drive navigate and read maps to locate Milwaukee addresses and to travel to appointments efficiently and on schedule.
- Travel outside the City of Milwaukee occasionally overnight for job related training presentations and conferences.
- Required pre-employment vaccines include the following:
- TB Test (at time of hire and annually through-out employment)
- MMR Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Varicella Vaccine
- Covid-19 Vaccine
- Required pre-employment tests include the following:
- Physical Exam w/ 50 lb. lift test
- Vision Exam
- Audio-Gram
- Drug Screen Non-DOT
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in environmental health public health chemistry biology physical science or a related field from an accredited college or university including at least two college level courses in microbiology biology or anatomy and physiology.
OR
Associate degree in environmental health public health chemistry biology physical science or a related field from an accredited college or university with least two college-level courses in microbiology biology or anatomy and physiology;PLUStwo years of experience in environmental health food inspection food service management or a role related to the essential functions of this position.
- Bachelors degree in environmental health public health chemistry biology physical science or a related field from an accredited college or university including at least two college level courses in microbiology biology or anatomy and physiology; PLUSone year of experience in environmental health food inspection food service management or a role related to the essential functions of this position.
OR
Associate degree in environmental health public health chemistry biology physical science or a related field from an accredited college or university with least two college level courses in microbiology biology or anatomy and physiology;PLUSthree years of experience in environmental health food inspection food service management or a role related to the essential functions of this position. - Certification as a Wisconsin Food Manager within three months of employment. For more information visit this link: of the MHD Consumer Environmental Health division orientation within three months of employment.
- State of Wisconsin registered sanitarian within five years of appointment and throughout employment in accordance with Wisconsin State Statue ATCP 74.08 (3). For more information see this link: drivers license at time of appointment and throughout employment and the availability of a properly-insured personal vehicle for use on the job (automobile allowance provided pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code).
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- College-level coursework in communications and public health.
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Certified Food Safety Professional (CP-FS) or Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS).
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
ConsumerEnvironmental Health Inspector 1
Technical
- Ability to gain and apply knowledge of public health informatics and emergency preparedness related to environmental and consumer health outbreaks.
- Ability to gain and apply knowledge of environmental health principles particularly food safety and the risk factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses.
ConsumerEnvironmental Health Inspector 2
Technical
- Knowledge of public health informatics and emergency preparedness related to environmental and consumer health outbreaks.
- Knowledge of environmental health principles particularly food safety and the risk factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses.
Technical
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health related to environmental and consumer health.
- Knowledge of microbiology epidemiology and community health education related to environmental and consumer health.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations to ensure the accuracy of scales and other measurement devices.
- Ability to apply the scientific method to conduct investigations make informed decisions and accurately interpret data.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite the Internet and specialized software such as inspectional and land management software.
- Ability to use job-related equipment such as thermocouples precision maximum registering thermometers scales scanners and other measuring devices sanitization test kits and a camera to document conditions.
- Ability to read and interpret work-related documents including codes and ordinances.
Communication Customer Service and Interpersonal
- Written communication skills including the ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Verbal communication presentation and training skills including the ability to testify in court.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary staff other agencies and the public.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Ability to respond appropriately to routine inquiries or escalated complaints from residents or outside agencies.
- Ability to be persuasive tactful and diplomatic.
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Organization and Judgment
- Analytical problem-solving and investigative skills.
- Decision-making skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain professionalism;
- Ability to consistently display honesty and integrity.
- Dedication to the promotion of health and prevention of disease and a commitment to staying apprised of current practices in environmental health.
- Ability to plan and accomplish work manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently be resourceful and adapt to changing conditions.
- Ability to perform all work assignments in a safe manner.
Current Salary
Consumer Environmental Health Inspector 1
The current salaryrange (Pay Range 3PN) is$59952-$77225annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$61750-$79542annually.Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level ofexperience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
Consumer Environmental Health Inspector 2
The current salaryrange (Pay Range 3QN) is$62948-$83403annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$64837-$85905annually.Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level ofexperience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukeeprovides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:
Wisconsin RetirementSystems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
457 Deferred CompensationPlan
Health and DentalInsurance
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive WellnessProgram
Onsite Clinic Services
Onsite EmployeeAssistance Program
Alternative WorkSchedules
Long Term DisabilityInsurance
Group Life Insurance
Tuition Benefits
Paid Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave andother paid leaves
Flexible SpendingArrangement
Commuter Value Pass
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
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