Health Services Officer

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Health Services Officer to carry out health inspections, investigations, education, and enforcement to promote safe, sanitary environments across our community. If you're passionate about protecting public health, solving problems, and making a visible difference, this is your opportunity to serve with purpose.

The HealthServicesOfficer earns a competitive hourly salary of $21.83-$23.63/hour, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A HEALTH SERVICES OFFICER

This role will primarily emphasize responsibilities related to Health Services, investigations, and regulation.

Job Summary

The purpose of this class within the organization is to ensure the safety and health of the citizens of Pearland by vigilantly enforcing the standards established by the ordinances approved by the City Council and Texas Department of Health Services regard to Food Safety.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

• Inspects food sales and food service establishments to educate operators on sanitation and hygienic practices. Assures compliance through enforcement measures. Issue permits, reviews plans.
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints; enters, processes, and acquires data for complaints, research, and investigations.
• Composes, records, files, and maintains all computer and paper records of inspections, professional communications.
• Responds to reports of rodent infestation, obnoxious odors, and trash containment.
• Conducts communication by correspondence, phone, email, and or in person regarding complaints and provides solutions to obtain compliance in a timely manner.
• Performs data entry on computer or other devices.
• Enforces health ordinances through court action. Issues citations, builds case evidence, consults with prosecuting attorney, and testifies in court proceedings.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Food Managers Certification
• 2 years of related experience

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• TDLR Code Enforcement Officer Registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Food Managers Certification

Preferred:

• CP-FS Certification
• Registered Sanitarian
• Five years of experience in Health Services
• Bilingual/Spanish