Environmental Health Specialist

Salary : $54,118.99 - $78,474.38 Annually

Location : TX 75069, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 252600022

Department : Code Services

Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general supervision provided by the Health Compliance Supervisor, conducts health and safety inspections and enforces health and food safety codes. Responsible for plan reviews of commercial food establishments and public swimming pools. Investigates and tracks cause and origination of food and water borne illnesses.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives to and from assigned work locations.
• Completes routine health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food units, enforces ordinances, conducts re-inspections, and provides safe food handling practices education.
• Implements the Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point approach to the food protection program.
• Investigates complaints; responds to and resolve customer inquiries.
• Assists in surveillance efforts in current health topics, and ensures that the Department is utilizing the most current and effective techniques and procedures in the health profession.
• Ability to work rotating weekend schedule as needed / required in order to inspect temporary food establishments. Responds to emergency situations outside of normal working hours when needed.
• Makes recommendations to both public and private industry representatives on methods / techniques to modify daily operations in accordance with current health codes.
• Maintains environmental surveys, records of inspections and action taken. Prepares documentation; and represents the City in court cases and hearings, when necessary.
• Reviews plans and specifications of commercial food establishments including but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, daycares, concession stands, and temporary establishments.
• Reviews plans and specifications for commercial swimming pools and spas.
• Assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates work activity, as required, with other federal, state or local agencies.
• Assists with mosquito abatement program as needed.
• Prepares, processes, and issues health notices.
• Maintain all relevant certifications and required continuing education units.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, and business owners on health, safety, and code requirements.
• Enters inspection results using an iPad and IG Inspect and IG Enforce Applications
• Works with files; may update files.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Thirty (30) semester hours combined in the following fields : Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physical Science, Food Technology, Environmental Engineering or other related science.

Texas Class C driver's license.

Must possess Professional Sanitarian registration through Texas Department of State Health Services at the time of application.

Ability to obtain Texas Department of Agriculture Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators License within one year of employment.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Demands / Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Tasks require sound, odor, visual perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks may require exposure to extreme heat / cold, extreme weather conditions, odors, and diseases / pathogens, insecticides, vectors, and hazardous chemicals

Some tasks my risk exposure to extreme heat / cold or extreme weather conditions, dust or pollen. Applicant must be able to use commercial insect repellent products containing DEET. Applicant may be required to wear other Personal Protection Equipment required to safely perform job functions.

Office and inspection sites to include but are not limited to food establishments, swimming pools, and standing water locations.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The City offers a full complement of benefits :

Health Insurance

Additional Benefits

Retirement

Mandatory 7% employee contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney's

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What are the key components of a food establishment plan review, and why are they important?

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What common issues do you typically find in food establishment layouts, and how would you address them?

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What is your approach to staying updated on changes in environmental health regulations?

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Describe the steps you take when investigating a foodborne illness outbreak.

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