Sanitarian I

Company: DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Location: San Angelo
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job/Position Description\*\*PLEASE NOTE: The posted salary range is the
full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget and
candidateand#146;s qualifications will dictate final salary offer.
Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range,
depending on qualifications or other factors.\*\*Sanitarian I or
Environmental Protection Specialist (understaffed Sanitarian I) - Most
of the inspections will be conducted in the San Angelo/Midland region
and surrounding areas. Under the supervision of the Manufactured Foods
Branch Manager, inspects 40+ types of food manufacturers including the
following types of processors: low acid canned foods, acidified food
processors, pasteurized juice, aseptic foods, bottled water, seafood,
dietary supplements, bottling plants (wine, beer, soft drinks),
bakeries, re-packers, warehouses, salvage firms, and many other types of
manufacturers for which the Unit is responsible for compliance with the
Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Good Manufacturing Practices
and Good Warehousing Practices regulations. Investigates illegal
activities involving food manufacturers, warehouses, re-packers, etc.
Responds to complaints and disasters involving food and drug products;
collects necessary samples, photos, exhibits and prepares highly
technical written reports documenting inspectional findings. Uses
initiative and independent judgment in performing duties. Employee
actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the
agencyand#146;s obligations in response and/or recovery in Continuity of
Operations (COOP) activation. May participate in overnight travel and be
on call or available to respond to emergency situations as needed.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable
schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other
duties as assigned.(60%) Performs inspections and investigations
involving food manufacturers, food wholesalers/warehouses, food salvage
establishments and brokers. Provides information and assistance on food
and drug related subjects as requested by citizens, regulated industry,
and other local, state, and federal agencies. Completes detentions and
destructions according to Division policy. Completes and issues a
written notice of observation for inspected facilities prior to
completing the inspection. Prepares highly technical inspection reports
that may include photos, samples, and other exhibits to document
inspectional findings using word processing, database, and other
computer software.(10%) Investigates complaints involving food
manufacturers, food wholesalers/warehouses, food salvage establishments
and brokers, and prepares detailed reports of findings. Investigates
foodborne outbreaks and documents findings. Conducts special
investigations and other special assignments as directed. Provides
training including joint field inspections and review of inspection
reports.(10%) Provides information and assistance on manufactured food
related subjects as requested by citizens, regulated industry, and other
local, state and federal agencies. Prepares technical presentations on
applicable subject for Division training programs, as requested.
Participates in available educational programs and training presented by
the division, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Department, and
additional outside training as directed. Participates in available
educational programs and training (training locations can be located
out-of-state).(5%) Participates in regulatory actio
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