Consumer Health Specialist

The role

The Consumer Health Specialist performs consumer and environmental health work for the Environmental Services Department Consumer Health Division. This includes conducting health inspections, investigating foodborne illnesses, and reviewing building plans.

What you will do

• Conduct health inspections of food establishments, child-care centers, public swimming pools, hotels, and temporary events
• Investigate suspected foodborne illnesses and other complaints filed by the general public regarding consumer or environmental health issues
• Review building plans and conduct plans examinations of new and remodeled food establishments, childcare facilities, public swimming pools, hotels, and
• Issue citations or permit suspensions when necessary
• Attend City of Fort Worth Municipal Court proceedings
• Conduct consumer and environmental health education programs to the public
• Organize and coordinate special event assignments
• Participate in the mosquito surveillance program

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including at least thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science per the Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible consumer health, regulatory or related experience
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) or Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian (R.E.H.S.) License within twelve months of employment
• Valid Driver's License

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, biological science, public health, food science or a related field
• Spanish/English bi-lingual skills

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Selected candidates will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks including criminal background check, drug screen, and education verification

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Its employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents.