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Sanitarian II –
Austin, TX
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Posting
Type:
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Open to
All Applicants
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Category:
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Life,
Physical, and Social Science
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FLSA
Exempt/
Non-Exempt:
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Non-Exempt
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Agency:
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Dept of State Health Services
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Department:
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Policy/Standards/QA
Unit
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Job
Title:
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Sanitarian
II
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Posting
Number:
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232781
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Full
Time/Part Time :
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Full Time
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Regular/Temporary:
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Regular
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Job
Location:
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8407 WALL
ST
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City:
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AUSTIN
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Contact:
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AccessHR Service Center
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Telephone:
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888-894-4747
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Salary
Range:
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$3,401.33
- $4,421.75
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Salary
Group:
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B19
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Shift:
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Days
(First)
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Travel:
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35%
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Closing
Date:
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07/17/2013
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Job
Description:
This position is under the general direction of the Public Sanitation and
Retail Foods Safety Group Manager, and, conducts highly specialized
performance assessments and standardization exercises for state and local
food establishment inspectors to promote uniform regulatory inspections and
procedures. Conducts training of field staff, including regional staff and
local health jurisdictions (as needed). Conducts training of field staff in
retail food safety and public sanitation inspection protocols and
procedures. Reviews and endorses routine inspection reports and special
investigation reports from the health services regional staff. Assesses
each report, determines a compliance action to the Sanitarian III. Conducts
inspections and special investigations as directed. Responds directly to
the public, industry and regulators; providing interpretations of retail
food laws and regulations. Prepares special reports and correspondence as
necessary. Develops standardization manuals and maintains standardization
records of inspectors. Monitors completion of basic and continuing
education curriculum for staff inspectors. Develops and conducts staff
orientations as necessary. Audits and assesses conformance of state and
local programs with the National Voluntary Retail Foods Regulatory Program
Standards. Continually reviews and recommends updates for the Public
Sanitation and Retail Foods Safety Group Website. Develops and delivers
food safety education and materials for regulators, industry and consumers.
Maintains supplies, equipment and inventory assigned to field inspectors.
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Essential
Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with
agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Safe operation
of either state owned or personal vehicle is required to conduct state
business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance
with DSHS Policy OS-3901, Fleet Operations and Management and Procedures
Standards, developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Provides
technical assistance to all field staff using the telephone, electronic
email and facsimiles. Acts as a liaison between the Public Sanitation and
Retail Foods Safety Group and Health Service Regions. Makes presentations
to industry, consumer and regulatory groups. Assists in training new
regional inspectors. (35%) Maintain certification as a Retail Food
Establishment Standardization Officer, and conducts standardization
exercises and retail food inspections with state, and local agency
inspectors as assigned. Maintains electronic standardization records and
computerized state wide database of standardized training officers.
Conducts joint field inspections and audits inspections as assigned.
Monitors the quality of reports submitted by new field inspectors, assigned
to conduct public sanitation and retail food establishment inspections.
(25%) Reviews and endorses routine inspection reports and special
investigation reports from the health services regional staff. Evaluates
Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans submitted with
inspection reports. Makes determinations for compliance and makes
recommendations to the Sanitarian III for enforcement action. Prepares
correspondence in Microsoft Word relating to enforcement action. Prepares
the case summary sheets for cases that will be presented at the Enforcement
Review Committee meeting. May participate in Administrative hearings or
other legal forums. (10%) Develops food safety and public sanitation
information and makes presentations for state and local inspectors,
industry and consumers. Drafts reports based on analysis of inspections.
Drafts the quarterly performance reports. Provides technical assistance to
customers in all areas of public sanitation and retail food protection.
(10%) Participates in activities related to meeting and evaluating program
conformance with the National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
Assesses program conformance with the standards, performs audits of other
state, and or local, retail foods programs, for conformance with the
standards as assigned. (10%) Conducts reviews and coordinates content and
program informational updates for the Public Sanitation and Retail Foods
Safety Group. (5%) Maintains current knowledge of public sanitation and
retail foods rules, regulations, policies, procedures and science, by
attending staff meetings and approved technical seminars and workshops.
(5%) Performs emergency response functions and participates in emergency
response training as required. Participates in exercises and actual emergency
responses as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge
Skills Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public health sanitation
and retail food safety; of state and federal laws pertaining to public
health; structure and functions of public health organizations; knowledge
of Youth Camp Rules; Texas Food Establishment Rules; FDA recommended retail
food code; of community interrelationships, and of current social and
economic problems pertaining to public health. Skilled in the operation of
personal computers. Ability to execute a program of public health
sanitation; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to
plan and execute projects and activities with limited supervision; to deal
tactfully and effectively with the public; to express ideas clearly and
concisely; to address groups effectively; and to exercise balanced judgment
in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to adhere to
policies and procedures including those pertaining to confidential records
and information. Knowledge of training procedures and techniques; of
instruction design and/or curriculum development; and of adult education
principles and techniques.
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Registration
or Licensure Requirements:
Must be a professional registered Sanitarian in the State of Texas.
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Initial
Selection Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in science; agricultural sciences; public health; food
science; or in a natural, basic, environmental, or other science discipline
from a U.S. accredited college or university or foreign degree determined
to be equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator. A minimum of 30
college semester hours in the natural sciences or engineering (e.g.
biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) Experience using a computer including
word processing and database software. Experience in training individuals,
small and/or large classes. Experience in creating and giving
presentations.
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Additional
Information:
Employee must provide transportation. If an employee operates a personal or
state motor vehicle in performance of their official duties, the employee
must possess a current valid Texas driver's license for the appropriate
type vehicle. Employees/Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of
their driver's license prior to beginning employment. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, PLEASE NOTE: HIRING SALARY WILL BE AT THE BASE
OF THE SALARY RANGE UNLESS THE CANDIDATE IS INTERNAL IN WHICH CASE A 7% MAY
BE APPLIED FOR A PROMOTION OR A 3.4% MAY BE APPLIED WHEN THE CANDIDATE IS
IN THE SAME SALARY GROUP BUT DIFFERENT CLASS TITLE AND JOB CODE. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies
will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection
process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance
completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center
at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need
accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the
person scheduling the interview. req#232781
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