Public Health Inspector

Primarily responsible for inspections of commercia l food establishments , institutional facilities , and manufactured food facilities to prevent fraud, adulteration and misrepresentation in the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and sale of food and food products by educating food establishment operators on applicable laws and regulations; sampling food products to verify food safety controls, product labeling, and contents; and issuing written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions . Also provides food safety education to internal/external stakeholders . The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. ESSEN TIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Conducts physical inspection of food establishments and existing or proposed businesses using prescribed compliance review procedures. Collects samples or data, operates field testing equipment, and conducts tests for interpretive analysis. Prepares technical and non-technical reports and maintains records of investigative activities. Prepares required documentation for review prior to submission to state or federal agencies. Evaluates the condition of food processing facilities relative to food safety and food defense; assists operators with food labeling and processing technologies in manufactured and retail food establishments. Provides food safety instruction to food establishment representatives on proper methods of personal hygiene and food sanitation. Investigates complaints, writes enforcement letters, and submits related documentation to local, state, and federal agencies. Participates in licensure and certification programs. Makes recommendations concerning remedial actions to correct environmental health problems. Initiates with supervisor assistance, enforcement procedures related to environmental health programs. With supervisory assistance, recommends compliance actions such as formal warnings, fines, license suspensions, or closure. Conducts follow-up activities to monitor progress toward correcting conditions. Interprets applicable regulations/ordinances to determine compliance or appropriate corrective measures to be taken. Provides routine technical assistance to industry, community groups, and others regarding environmental health programs. Solicits cooperation in promoting sound environmental/public health practices. Reviews plans for proposed food and institutional facilities and assists with conducting epidemiological investigations. Completes required training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties as assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations. Assists with the provision of food safety program orientation to medical and nursing students. Education – Bac helor’s degree in physical , natural, or biological science, public health, environmental health, environmental science , or related field is required with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in natural, physical or biological sciences, public health and/or environmental health. Experience - No experience required . Skills - Critical t hinking and problem-solving skills are required in the operation and maintenance of monitoring and detection equipment . Good oral and written communication skills are required to effectively present information . Material resource skills are require d to operate audio-visual equipment , including a laptop computer and digital camera . Active listening and n egotiation skills when deal ing with the public, and effective communication skills . Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Licenses - Registered with the Sanitarian Advisory Council, Okla homa State Department of Health, or be eligible for registration . Eligible incumbents must take and pass the Sanitarian-in-Training examination and successfully complete reading assignments and online training curriculum for this position. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal contact with laboratory personnel regarding sample analyses; with the legal department regarding potential legal actions and compliance with regulations; and with other environmental staff, specialists, supervisors, and management regarding compliance and work information . External contact with citizens regarding complaints and communication of compliance requirements, builders, engineers, architects, attorneys, equipment vendors and establishment owners/operators regarding consumer problems; with specific departments within the city, county, state or federal agencies on compliance in areas of shared responsibility; and with food establishment representative diplomacy. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY: Direct Supervision – None . Indirect Supervision – None . Budget/Money/Material – Res ponsible for assigned equipment , license applications , and following money handling policies . Reports to – Environmental Field <span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"&g