ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR III

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN: 37404
Division: Environmental Health Division
Section: Consumer Health
Location: 7427 Park Place Blvd
Workdays/ Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.*
Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  This position will report to the field 90% of the time, rain or shine. Consumer Health is looking for qualified candidates in the following programs: Food, EMS, Special Waste (FOG), POOLS
• Investigates various establishments and locations to educate operators on City health ordinances and recommends corrective action; performs follow-up inspections; issues warnings or citations.
• Investigates complaints in public establishments or on private property; explains City health ordinances and recommends corrective action; performs follow-up inspections; issues warnings or citations.
• May assist with ambulance, mobile food unit, or waste hauler vehicle inspections and surveillance.
• May issue citations to operators not in compliance with City of Houston Code of Ordinances.
• Will appear in court for testimony regarding violations; provides testimony in enforcement hearings.
• Trains new hires.
• Must cross train in other Consumer Health Programs. May conduct inspections in other programs to assist with Bureau needs.
• May be required to obtain Registered Sanitarian license within 9 months of employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering or a closely related degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of pollution/environmental control experience are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES

Bilingual
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION GENERAL and SPECIAL FUNDS POSITION

Grants and Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.