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
mid-level regulatory inspector (consumer health)
Builds
health permits and citations for public safety compliance
Domain
public health + environmental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
food safety inspection, building plan review, regulatory enforcement, public complaint investigation, mosquito surveillance, health education
Preferred skills
Spanish/English bilingualism, environmental science background
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 and conduct examinations for new/remodeled facilities; Issue citations or permit suspensions; Participate in mosquito surveillance program to prevent West Nile Virus spread