Job/Position DescriptionEnvironmental Protect Spcl IThis position is being posted as Environmental Protection Specialist I (EPS I) which is an understaffed position from this positionand#146;s established classification of Sanitarian I. This EPS I will also utilize a working title of Sanitarian-In-Training (SIT). Prospective applicants must meet the educational requirements, apply and pass the Professional Sanitarian exam within six (6) months from the date of employment. Position works under the supervision and technical review of the Sanitarian III, Retail Food and Public Health Sanitation. Conducts routine inspections of medium and low risk permitted and non-permitted establishments such as foodservice establishments and public environmental facilities that operate institutional sanitation, recreational sanitation or public sanitation type facilities. Conduct activities utilizing the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) and other applicable Texas Health and Safety Food Codes and regulations. Evaluates findings, documents facility compliance and makes recommendations for compliance using rules and regulations. Investigates consumer complaints related to sanitation of foodservice establishments. Provides assistance during emergency situations such natural disasters or when the agency is operating emergency operations. Prepares technical reports and documents findings regarding compliance activities. Works under moderate supervision and guidance of a Registered Sanitarian with limited latitude for the use of initiative and judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (60%) Conducts routine inspections of medium and low risk facility inspections of permitted and non-permitted retail food service establishments and public environmental facilities that operate institutional sanitation, recreational sanitation or public sanitation type facilities. Ensure compliance with Texas Food Establishments Rules (TFER) and other applicable Texas Health and Safety Food Codes as referenced. Evaluates findings, makes compliance recommendations and documents facility compliance by preparing and submitting complete inspection reports that include all applicable report components such as photographic exhibits, food and filth samples, and other required regulatory forms within required time frames. Documentation should be suitable for legal purposes if necessary. Attend program retail food service training and other environmental training as directed. Complete necessary training to maintain sanitarian registration status and training required for FDA standardization. (15%) Investigates consumer complaints concerning environmental sanitation and retail food establishments. As a result of emergencies, inspects public facilities and food establishments. Evaluates and obtains corrective action needed to ensure safety. Assists local health departments with technical assistance related to TFER or other related Texas Health and Safety Code rules under the purview of the Department. (10%) Prepare for legal and enforcement actions with supervisor and central office program for administrative penalty hearings; permit revocation, and formal settlement conference hearings. Provides technical assistance and support to other regional regulatory programs and special regional public health initiatives related to public health preparedness. (10%) Provides technical assistance to retail fo https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=599725 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.