Job Details
When ordering food from a restaurant or swimming in a pool, have you ever asked yourself, “Is this food and water safe?” The Environmental Health Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with food and commercial pool safety requirements by all the permitted facilities in the City of Plano, Texas. The individual selected for this position will assist inspectors in identifying violations at regulated facilities during onsite inspections of establishments that offer food to the public and recreational bodies of water constructed for public use. Additionally, this position will assist with consumer complaints for both programs when received by the division. Special projects may also be assigned to this position, allowing the individual to use their knowledge of the Environmental Health field to make a significant impact on public safety in the City of Plano.
There is a possibility that the individual may be required to work on some weekends during special events or emergencies. Employees are allowed to adjust their schedules.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from various sources for a variety of topics related to assigned project and prepares reports.
- Assists professional staff with the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of new and existing programs by providing administrative support for completion of special projects.
- May conduct surveys related to assigned area to obtain and analyze; prepares summary reports.
- Attends meetings related to assigned projects which may include City Council meetings, planning sessions, staff meetings, committee or commission meetings, and others to observe the decision-making process in municipal government.
- Prepares reports and/or presentations regarding the status or completion of assigned projects; describes current issues, identifies and appropriate methodology to address issues, researches applicable data, analyzes and interprets data, identifies and recommends alternatives, and summarizes and/or presents findings.
- May respond to citizen requests for information electronically or in person.
- Performs inspections and documents identified violations for food and pool facilities.
- Assists professional staff with the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of new and existing programs by providing administrative support for completion of special projects.
- May conduct surveys related to assigned area to obtain and analyze; prepares summary reports.
- Assist professional staff with food and pool facility complaint investigations and documentation.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Marginal Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Decisions: The incumbent prioritizes multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines for milestones and project completion; evaluates potential research sources and determines appropriate data sources and methodology; identifies potential problems and recommends solutions; decides appropriate ways to compile and present status reports and findings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, and methods of project management, public administration, and budgeting and research techniques gained through coursework; working knowledge of standard office equipment and software used for word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and presentations. Basic knowledge of environmental health, public health, data entry and analysis.
Skill in: Researching, collecting, compiling, analyzing, reporting, and presenting findings and recommendations regarding project work and assignments; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; effective collaboration with others; using standard office equipment including copiers, printers, and computer equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; statistical analysis programs; ability to work independently under general direction.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s coursework preferred) or at least 30+ semester hours of college level courses in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Environmental Health, Public Health or related field. Strong research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
Experience: None. Experience working for a public entity is preferred.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Licenses and Certifications: None.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check. Texas Class C driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.