Sanitarian I - Onsite Sewage Facilities

Sanitarian I - Onsite Sewage Facilities

Salary

$26.07 - $28.67 Hourly

Location

Georgetown: 3151 S/E Inner Loop, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03398

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Division Director for Environmental Services, Senior Sanitarian, or Supervising Inspector, responsible for performing environmental inspections and technical plan review to ensure compliance of on-site sewage facilities (OSSF) with State and County requirements. Level I of III in Sanitarian.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Reviews and generates comments of on-site sewage facility permits applications for compliance
• Conducts and documents pre-installation, installation, and post-installation OSSF inspections
• Conducts and documents subdivision and Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP) inspections
• Performs and documents public health nuisance investigations
• Meets with landowners, designers, and contractors to respond to questions and issues
• Assists with public information requests and document management
• Assists in the management of the maintenance records tracking system
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Division Director for Environmental Services, Senior Sanitarian, or Supervising Inspector
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves walking one (1) mile without stopping
• Position involves lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Position involves seeing and interpreting plans
• Position involves operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses) OR graduation within six (6) months of employment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) OSSF Designated Representative license

Required within twelve (12) months of employment

• TCEQ OSSF Site Evaluator license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses)
• Two (2) years of experience in consumer health, environmental health, environmental laboratory sciences, wastewater treatment, engineering, or sanitation
• TCEQ Site Evaluator License
• TCEQ Designated Representative License
• Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Certification
• ARC-GIS software knowledge including the ability to perform advanced special analysis and data editing
• Bilingual in Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or its equivalent in a basic or applied science (refer to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 119.23 for a listing of approved science courses) OR graduation within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources