Branch Team Lead

About the role

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. This job posting is for two Sanitarian IV positions, one headquartered in the “Panhandle” area and one in the “West” area. Under the supervision of the Manufactured & Retail Foods Branch Manager, the successful candidate will perform highly advanced, senior-level environmental sanitation inspection work, assisting the manager and working closely with staff.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Assisting the manager in ensuring the Branch follows standards set forth by the Food and Drug Section, Manufactured & Retail Food Unit
• Participating in planning and implementing goals for the Branch
• Working closely with staff to complete complex inspections and meet training needs
• Serving as a subject matter expert, providing information and assistance to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing technical presentations and assisting with stakeholder engagement
• Investigating complaints and foodborne illness outbreaks, and preparing detailed reports of findings
• Conducting inspections and preparing highly technical inspection reports

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Be registered as a professional sanitarian by the State of Texas
• Have at least four (4) years of combined experience conducting manufactured foods, retail foods, youth camp, or public sanitation inspection
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, processes, and procedures related to manufactured foods, retail foods, youth camps, and public sanitation. They will also have skills in effective and professional verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision making, and the ability to oversee the work of others and provide training.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to respond to difficult and sensitive situations
• Word processing, databases, and spreadsheets skills

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

Pay

The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines, ranging from $5,425.33 to $8,886.16 per month.

Schedule

The successful candidate will work a full-time schedule, with the possibility of overtime, extended hours, and/or hours outside of the normal 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday schedule. They may also be required to travel up to 50% of the time and be on call or available to respond to emergencies as needed.