Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

Salary

$54,230.27 - $79,174.55 Annually

Location

Town Center: 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX

Job Type

Regular Part Time

Job Number

01363

Department

Community Services & External Affairs

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to manage communicable disease programs and inspections for areas which could include food establishments, swimming pools, and group homes. This is accomplished by directing health inspections; ensuring compliance with standards, inspecting sites; scheduling and assigning tasks, coordinating mandated changes, facilitating training; and developing policies, procedures and ordinances. Other duties include reviewing plans and specifications, responding to environmental nuisance complaints, and managing budgets.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforces health codes by coordinating inspections for permitted food establishments, swimming pool establishments, licensed day care facilities, foster homes, boarding homes, and other areas; and establishing and maintaining contracts and agreements for services with other agencies.
• Coordinates health-related training programs by scheduling classes; providing information; completing certifications; and maintaining training records.
• Organizes vector control activities by coordinating efforts and contracting with outside agencies and vendors; providing public education and technical assistance; inspecting and recommending treatment for problem areas; and by reviewing and updating contractual services.
• Manages household hazardous waste programs by disseminating information to the public; managing the budget; and acting as liaison with other organizations.
• Addresses some complaints associated with multi-tenant apartment complexes/rental properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in the biological, environmental or chemical sciences, or related field
• Five years of experience completing and coordinating public sector environmental health inspections
• Position may require flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours
• Registration as a professional sanitarian or sanitarian in training
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comprehensive knowledge of biology and chemistry; environmental health laws; the principles and practices involved in the proper handling and preparation of food; and disease control principles as they relate to human health
• Skill in the operation of food and water chemistry measuring devices
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, specifications and blueprints and relate them to the inspection process
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in the biological, environmental or chemical sciences, or related field

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of experience completing and coordinating public sector environmental health inspections?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record and the ability to maintain it while employed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of DeSoto

Department Community Services & External Affairs Address 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd

DeSoto, Texas, 75115