Job Description
Join our elite team safeguarding public health in El Paso! The Texas Department of State Health Services seeks an immediate hire Public Health Inspector to conduct critical food safety inspections and ensure regulatory compliance. This high-impact role offers direct community impact with accelerated onboarding. Benefit from comprehensive training, competitive state benefits, and the opportunity to serve Texas' border communities during this urgent staffing initiative.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and complaint-driven food establishment inspections
- Investigate public health complaints and outbreaks
- Enforce state health regulations with detailed documentation
- Provide regulatory guidance to food service operators
- Collaborate with epidemiology teams during health crises
- Maintain accurate inspection databases and reporting systems
- Educate businesses on health code compliance best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field
- Valid Texas Food Manager Certification
- Minimum 2 years regulatory inspection experience
- Proficiency in health data management systems
- Strong bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends
- Texas driver's license with clean record
- Background check clearance required