Health Inspector

Job Overview This position involves health inspection work to secure and maintain compliance with sanitation and environmental standards for food and beverage service operations within the City. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Building Official and is reviewed through reports and conferences. Key Responsibilities Inspect restaurants, retail food stores, taverns, and any other establishments requiring a health permit to determine compliance with the Illinois Sanitation Code and the Rock Island Food and Beverage Ordinance. Issue and revoke licenses as required. Inspect Body Art Facilities in accordance with state code regulations. Perform LC-13 Program liquor inspections for the Illinois Control Commission. Respond to emergency incidents related to power outages, fires, boil orders, and other environmental health concerns. Work with property maintenance inspectors on nuisance and environmental health issues encountered in the rental housing program. Complete inspection reports and maintain a variety of state and federal reports of public health sanitation activities. Review plans and specifications for proposed new food service facilities and propose renovations to existing facilities to ensure compliance with codes. Prepare computer and distribute educational materials to food service establishments to educate on proper food handling procedures; create computerized forms. Send out annual permit application forms; collect fees for the permits. Stay current on changes in health related codes; recommend code changes. Provide effective and efficient customer services and promote and maintain responsive community relations. Education & Experience Graduation from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in biological, environmental, or physical sciences with a minimum of 30 semester hours in biological sciences; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills. Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of code enforcement. Considerable knowledge of the laws and ordinances relating to food service sanitation procedures and related environmental standards. Considerable knowledge of food service problems and practices which can lead to foodborne illness. Knowledge of computer operations including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to perform technical inspections and make corrective recommendations following such inspections. Ability to tactfully and firmly enforce codes using good judgment and discretion. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, business owners and operators and the public. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Additional Qualifications Must be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner by the State of Illinois. Obtain IDPH Body Art Training within six (6) months of hire. Complete training with Illinois Liquor Control Commission for LC-13 Program within six (6) months of hire. No later than the end of the first (1) year of employment, must pass certification testing as a Licensed Pest Control Technician. No later than the end of the second (2) year of employment, must pass International Code Council (ICC) certification testing as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector. No later than the end of the third (3) year of employment, must complete IDPH Sanitarian Training. Must continue to maintain professional certifications by earning required CEU's through training, self-study, and seminars. Possession of a valid Class D Illinois driver's license or an equivalent license from the employee's state of residence. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information Selected candidates must meet a residency requirement, which includes living in the state of Illinois or Iowa and maintaining a sixty (60) minute response time. #J-18808-Ljbffr