Health Inspector

Health Inspector

Under the general administrative direction of the Health Officer and Director, the Health Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with food, housing, and environmental code regulations, ordinances, and laws as they pertain to the health and welfare of the public, at the city, county, state, and federal levels.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the position. This is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct inspections of all food-related business operations, confirming city, state, and federal required compliance.
• Conduct inspections of general business working conditions for occupational safety and OSHA standards.
• Perform environmental inspections focusing on city, state, and federal agency regulations.
• Provide comprehensive response to food, housing, and environmental complaints for the safety and well-being of residents.
• Inspect and investigate foodborne illness outbreaks and/or food tampering in conjunction with other health divisions as necessary.
• Works with other city department personnel to provide crucial information and/or support for the implementation of new businesses within the city.
• Develop educational materials and/or programs to promote health, safety, and improvement through training/education sessions on a variety of sanitation topics and with any problematic food-related operations within the city.
• Documents violations and issues citations for any infringement of regulations, ordinances, or laws under the Health Department's authority.
• Testifies in court and at administrative hearings regarding violations and citations as necessary.
• Helps to coordinate food-related segments of festivals and other necessary public events and monitors during such events.
• Participates in in-service training programs related to revisions of the city, state, and federal regulations and their enforcement.
• Organize and conduct meetings with business representatives to discuss such points as standards, cited violations, and potential hazards, and to resolve disputes regarding occupational safety issues.

• Secures information and maintains confidentiality.

• Follows the City of East Chicago policies and procedures.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Knowledgeable in the regulations, ordinances, and laws of the city, state, and federal government, including the Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• General knowledge of IT equipment and Microsoft Office programs with essential typing ability.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to keep accurate records and files.
• Capability to analyze a problem and develop a solution.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Aptitude to work well with others (within the department, across the city department, with the public).
• Able to manage the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, lifting to 50 lbs., climbing flights of stairs and ladders, and extensive walking, as well as the ability to work in various extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to drive.

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food safety or environmental science

• Some College in the field of Public Health or General Studies is preferred

• Serves Safe Management certified within six (6) months of hire

• FDA Compliance Wire food course requisites within six (6) months of hire

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Category 2 - Employee may be exposed to health hazards as a regular part of their job.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function of this job successfully.

Environment – Although some work is performed in a general office setting of health department facilities, most work is performed in the community and sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, with travel to and from field locations.

Physical – Primary functions require sufficient ability and mobility to work at the Health Department; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to walk for prolonged periods; to climb, stoop, crawl, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, turn and twist; to lift, carry, push, and pull moderate to heavy amount of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use a computer keyboard; ability to drive; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Occasional push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Vocal – Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas using the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Vision – Ability to see objects in normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents, and to operate equipment.

Hearing – Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

HOW TO APPLY

Internal Applicants:

• Employed with the City of East Chicago for at least one (1) year. (Preferred)
• Submit an Internal Employee Transfer Request form, cover letter, and resume to the Department of Human Resources.

External Applicants:

• Complete the online application at Attach a cover letter and current resume. – or –
• Email a cover letter and resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Note: Type in the subject line: the position you are applying for and your name.

Example: Health Inspector Sue Smith

The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.