Consumer Health Specialist
Core
Conduct health inspections, investigate foodborne illnesses, review building plans, and enforce regulations for food establishments, childcare centers, pools, and hotels.
Role type
Consumer Health Specialist (Environmental Health)
Builds
Public health safety compliance and disease prevention
Domain
Public Health / Environmental Health / Food Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Health inspection, food safety regulation, building plan review, citation issuance, public education, mosquito surveillance, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Environmental science background, Spanish language skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct health inspections of food establishments, child-care centers, public swimming pools, hotels, and temporary events; Investigate suspected foodborne illnesses and public complaints; Review building plans for new or remodeled facilities; Issue citations or permit suspensions; Conduct consumer health education programs; Participate in mosquito surveillance programs
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC