Food Safety Inspection Officer

POSITION Food Safety Inspection Officer FSIO DEPARTMENT St. Joseph County Department of Health Food Services and Pools UnitWORK SCHEDULE 800 a.m. - 430 p.m. M-F JOB CATEGORY PAT Professional Administrative Technological SALARY Up to 57330yr. STATUS Full-Time FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt DATES July 13 2026 - until filled To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill andor abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Food Safety Inspection Officer for the St. Joseph County Department of Health DoH Food Services Unit responsible for investigating food-related health complaints conducting inspections of food establishments and ensuring health codes are met. BenefitsAffordable Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off PTO with generous accruals Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability STDLTD Flexible Spending Accounts FSA for healthcare and dependent care Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness Employer-Funded PERF Public Employees Retirement Fund Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities Incumbent is responsible for the proper completion of assigned tasks with desired results clearly specified. Unusual situations or problems are discussed with the supervisor and the incumbent is responsible for applying standard departmental practices and precedents to individual work assignments. Work product is periodically assessed for overall conformity with guidelines and standard departmental practices. Qualifications Inspects assigned retail food establishments according to risk-based schedule ensuring compliance with local state and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.Inspects conducts closures and investigates complaints of swimming pools and spas as required by local and state rules and ordinances.Inspects mobile railroad camps Bed and Breakfast establishments and temporary food vendors at scheduled events and celebrations.Provides consultations andor advises and instructs ownersoperators and the public on proper procedures and practices concerning food safety and sanitation rules codes and requirements via phone email or in person.Conducts investigations as necessary in response to complaints and reports from the public. Prepares and files detailed records and reports of investigations and sends to establishments.Discusses appropriate corrective action with Food Service Director and Assistant Director which may include recommending closure of an establishment for non-compliance or a Health Officer hearing. EducationExperience Bachelors Degree in environmental science public health or related field with two 2 years food industry experience.Possession of or ability to obtain Pool Operator certification if also conducting pool and spa inspections.Ability to occasionally work extended hours evenings andor weekends and travel out of town including overnight as needed.Responds to public health emergencies on a 24-hour basis.Possession of a valid drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record.