SANITARIAN I - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Public Health

Salary : $2,256.00 - $2,357.65 BiweeklyLocation : Tarrant County, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 10782Department: Public HealthOpening Date: 03/02/2026Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM CentralMax Number of Applicants: 100 Summary Protect public health by inspecting permitted facilities, e.g., food service, swimming pools, on-site sewage facilities, and enforce related laws, rules, and regulations.Perform educational activities related to public health, respond to emergencies and investigate complaints including, but not limited to, vector control general sanitation, water pollution, and air quality. Grant funded. Posting may close at any time. BENEFITS Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays For more information, please click on the link below:Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulationsPerforms investigations of complaintsWorks independently making specialized and detailed surveys.Prepares written reports and correspondence of activitiesEducates the general public in matters of public health via presentations and meetingsInteracts with members of the general public and other government officialsAppears in court as part of enforcement of laws, rules and regulationsReviews plans of permitted facilitiesMaintains and updates recordsInvestigates illness outbreaksTravels to sites where inspections and education are taking placePerforms all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned Minimum RequirementsNOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor's degree or higher with 30 hours of Science TO APPLY, must possess a valid and current TX driver license. (Note: Must have Texas driver license to hold the position.)Must be eligible for registration as a Professional Sanitarian by the State of Texas.Must become and maintain status as a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas within Two (2) years of employment.If hired, must provide proof of educational attainmentat New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, bend, stoop, push and pull.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Regular attendance is essential. Incumbent must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Incumbent must have the ability to work well with others. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher including 30 hours of Science? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid and current TX driver license? Yes No 03 Are you a Registered Professional Sanitarian in Texas?Note: Not required to apply for the position. Yes No 04 How many years of experience with Vector/Mosquito control do you have? 1-5 years > 5 years I do not have such experience 05 How many years of experience do you have with microscopy? 1-5 years > 5 years I do not have such experience 06 How many years of experience do you have with dichotomous keys? 1-5 years > 5 years I do not have such experience 07 Have you taken any college courses in entomology? Yes No 08 What do you feel are the most important skills or characteristics in a Sanitarian? 09 This job requires planning and organization regularly to meet goals. How would you handle meeting job tasks and goals on a daily and weekly basis? If these were not met, how would you handle this? 10 Here is a minor scenario: How would you handle an issue at a food establishment that has a food cooler that malfunctions intermittently and at random times, however the manager in the establishment feels this isn't as important as hiring more staff? 11 Why do you want this position at Tarrant County Public Health? 12 How many years of experience do you possess conducting regulatory inspections for food establishments and semi-public swimming pools? Less than 2 yrs 3-5yrs Over 5yrs None of the above Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02