Food Inspector

Duties: The Food Inspector performs entry-level environmental sanitation inspection work. Work involves inspecting various buildings and establishments for proper sanitation and preparing reports of findings. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Inspect food establishments, institutions, schools and related establishments for proper sanitation and compliance with applicable local, state and federal codes. Investigate food related complaints and prepare reports of findings and recommendations. Conduct investigations of public health nuisance complaints and secure correction and abatement of established violations. Prepare reports on inspection findings, outline violations of regulations and recommends corrective action. Promote enforcement of state laws and local ordinances to businesses the general public. Promote public education on sanitary practices through individual contacts and civic or other public meetings. Work assigned schedule and comply with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy. Work will include weekend and after-hours inspections. Drive a City vehicle to and from inspection locations.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in natural or basic science (30 hours minimum). Must test and pass prescribed exam for obtaining the State of Texas Professional Sanitarian certification 24 to 36 months after employment. Possess a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer certification or obtain 12 to 24 months after employment. Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.