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Hays County Job Posting
Salary: $53,688.00 - $60,427.00 Annually Location: San Marcos, TX Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 202200979 Department: Development Services Opening Date: 05/05/2025 Description
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of public health regulation and prevention activities protecting the public health in Hays County related to on-site sewage facilities, food services, junkyards, subdivision regulations, permitted land developments, and construction sites, and flood damage prevention. Performs a variety of public health and environmental inspections to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering regulations within Hays County. Responsibilities
Conducts site evaluations/inspections of property to assure that development complies with federal, state, and local regulations regarding on-site sewage systems, subdivisions, food sanitation, floodplain, and junkyards. Conducts field inspections and interacts with citizens, property and business owners, and contractors to resolve questions and/or problems. Is assigned special projects or tasks that require above average knowledge of rules and procedures. Assists Development Services Director in developing procedures that result in more effective operation of the department. Plans and conducts surveillance and control activities for vector borne disease. Reviews development planning materials; reads and interprets construction plans, erosion control sheets, site/location maps, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and technical reports to assure that development/construction complies with federal, state and local regulations regarding on-site sewage facilities, subdivision regulations, food preparation/sanitation guidelines, floodplain management regulations, and best management practices for storm water management. Reviews planning material for all on-site sewage facilities. Communicates with designers regarding deficiencies in planning materials. Conducts inspections of County projects and facilities to meet Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System TPDES Phase II MS4 program requirements. Conducts site evaluations for proposed developments and other construction activities to verify existing and/or establish new construction and design requirements. Consults with property owners, contractors, and engineers to assist them with plan development. Monitors and samples surface water, ground water, soil, and in some cases foods, for possible bacterial or other environmental pollutant contamination i.e., sediment, hydrocarbons, nutrients. Investigates nuisance complaints and takes appropriate actions to attain compliance. Issues directives and initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with public health and environmental regulations. Conducts pre-opening inspection on all new food establishments. Resolve differences between EHS staff and the regulated community when there is disagreement. Provides appropriate orientation and study materials; oversees and implements action plans for training staff; trains Environmental Health Specialist in all job duties including those related to on-site-sewage facilities, food establishments, vector control and surveillance, floodplain, and departmental procedures. Assist EHS staff in the interpretation and implementation of the rules, regulations, and policies enforced by the department. Performs other duties as assigned that will assist in the successful completion of Department objectives and goals. Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree, with at least 30 hours of basic or applied science, in the area of environmental health or related field, and at least two years experience in environmental health or related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Professional Registered Sanitarian with the Texas Department of State Health Services within 6 months of employment. Designated Representative with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 6 months of employment. Texas driver's license. Licensed Site Evaluator with The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12 months of employment. Certified Floodplain Manager within 2 years of employment At least two years experience with environmental compliance inspections preferred. Valid Class C Texas driver's license. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Salary: $53,688.00 - $60,427.00 Annually Location: San Marcos, TX Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 202200979 Department: Development Services Opening Date: 05/05/2025 Description
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of public health regulation and prevention activities protecting the public health in Hays County related to on-site sewage facilities, food services, junkyards, subdivision regulations, permitted land developments, and construction sites, and flood damage prevention. Performs a variety of public health and environmental inspections to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering regulations within Hays County. Responsibilities
Conducts site evaluations/inspections of property to assure that development complies with federal, state, and local regulations regarding on-site sewage systems, subdivisions, food sanitation, floodplain, and junkyards. Conducts field inspections and interacts with citizens, property and business owners, and contractors to resolve questions and/or problems. Is assigned special projects or tasks that require above average knowledge of rules and procedures. Assists Development Services Director in developing procedures that result in more effective operation of the department. Plans and conducts surveillance and control activities for vector borne disease. Reviews development planning materials; reads and interprets construction plans, erosion control sheets, site/location maps, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and technical reports to assure that development/construction complies with federal, state and local regulations regarding on-site sewage facilities, subdivision regulations, food preparation/sanitation guidelines, floodplain management regulations, and best management practices for storm water management. Reviews planning material for all on-site sewage facilities. Communicates with designers regarding deficiencies in planning materials. Conducts inspections of County projects and facilities to meet Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System TPDES Phase II MS4 program requirements. Conducts site evaluations for proposed developments and other construction activities to verify existing and/or establish new construction and design requirements. Consults with property owners, contractors, and engineers to assist them with plan development. Monitors and samples surface water, ground water, soil, and in some cases foods, for possible bacterial or other environmental pollutant contamination i.e., sediment, hydrocarbons, nutrients. Investigates nuisance complaints and takes appropriate actions to attain compliance. Issues directives and initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with public health and environmental regulations. Conducts pre-opening inspection on all new food establishments. Resolve differences between EHS staff and the regulated community when there is disagreement. Provides appropriate orientation and study materials; oversees and implements action plans for training staff; trains Environmental Health Specialist in all job duties including those related to on-site-sewage facilities, food establishments, vector control and surveillance, floodplain, and departmental procedures. Assist EHS staff in the interpretation and implementation of the rules, regulations, and policies enforced by the department. Performs other duties as assigned that will assist in the successful completion of Department objectives and goals. Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree, with at least 30 hours of basic or applied science, in the area of environmental health or related field, and at least two years experience in environmental health or related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Professional Registered Sanitarian with the Texas Department of State Health Services within 6 months of employment. Designated Representative with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 6 months of employment. Texas driver's license. Licensed Site Evaluator with The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12 months of employment. Certified Floodplain Manager within 2 years of employment At least two years experience with environmental compliance inspections preferred. Valid Class C Texas driver's license. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.