Environmental Health Officer I/ii - Austin, United States - City of Austin

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Position Information


Posting Title

  • Environmental Health Officer I/II
    Job Requisition Number
  • COA091531
    Position Number

Job Type

  • Full-Time
    Division Name
  • APH Consumer Protection
    Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Health Officer I

  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science.

Licenses and Certifications Required:


  • Valid Texas Class C Driver's License. State of Texas Professional SanitarianinTraining Registration
  • Successful completion of the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration exam within 6 months of employment.
  • Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position.

Environmental Health Officer II

  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of natural or basic Science.
  • Two (2) years' experience in the field of Environmental Health

Licenses or Certifications:


  • Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
  • State of Texas Professional Sanitarian Registration or
  • Credentialed as an Environmental Health Specialist/ Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) with the ability to obtain a Texas Registered Sanitarian license within (Six) 6 months of acceptance of position.

Notes to Applicants

Position Overview:


The Austin Public Health, Environmental Health Services Division provides critical public health regulatory operations including food inspections, special permitting, plan review, environmental vector control and community education efforts.


  • This position will primarily provide inspection services in unincorporated Travis County districts, including food, pools, and environmental complaint investigations.
    APH Information**:
  • This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the
    Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.
  • Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on
    Austin Public Health's website.

Immunization Requirement:


  • Due to highrisk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.

Driving Requirement:


  • This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
    City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE
    ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirtysix (36) months.
  • Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.

Additional Information:


  • When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
  • This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

If you are selected to interview:

  • Military/Veterans must p
    rovide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
  • This position will require a preemployment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Electronic Notification to Applications:


Pay Range

  • EHO I $23.76$27.5 or
  • EHO II $25.40$30.10
    Hours
  • Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.
4:45 p.m.
Job Close Date

  • 04/29/2024
    Type of Posting
  • External
    Department
  • Austin Public Health
    Regular/Temporary
  • Regular
    Grant Funded or Pooled Position
  • Not Applicable
    Category
  • Professional
    Location
  • 1520 Rutherford Ln Austin, TX 78754
    Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Bilingual preferred but not required
  • Environmental Health or retail food business experience
  • Regulatory or Enforcement experience
  • Strong Customer Skills
  • Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Environmental Health Officer I

Environmental Health Officer II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
**Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and b
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