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**PLEASE NOTE: The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget, and candidate’s qualifications will dictate the final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications or other factors.**
Sanitarian I or Environmental Protection Specialist I (understaffed Sanitarian I) – The majority of the inspections will be conducted in the Manufactured Foods Coastal area (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, and Galveston counties). Under the supervision of the Manufactured Foods Coastal Branch Manager, inspects 40+ types of food manufacturers including the following types of processors: low-acid canned foods, acidified food processors, pasteurized juice, aseptic foods, bottled water, seafood, dietary supplements, bottling plants (wine, beer, soft drinks), bakeries, re-packers, warehouses, salvage firms, and many other types of manufacturers for which the Unit is responsible for compliance with the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehousing Practices regulations. Investigates illegal activities involving food manufacturers, warehouses, re-packers, etc. Responds to complaints, disasters, and truck wrecks involving food and drug products. Collects necessary samples, photos, exhibits, and prepares highly technical written reports documenting inspectional findings. Uses initiative and independent judgment in performing duties. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations in response and/or recovery in Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. May participate in overnight travel and be on call or available to respond to emergency situations as needed.
Sanitarian I or Environmental Protection Specialist I (understaffed Sanitarian I) – The majority of the inspections will be conducted in the Manufactured Foods Coastal area (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, and Galveston counties). Under the supervision of the Manufactured Foods Coastal Branch Manager, inspects 40+ types of food manufacturers including the following types of processors: low-acid canned foods, acidified food processors, pasteurized juice, aseptic foods, bottled water, seafood, dietary supplements, bottling plants (wine, beer, soft drinks), bakeries, re-packers, warehouses, salvage firms, and many other types of manufacturers for which the Unit is responsible for compliance with the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehousing Practices regulations. Investigates illegal activities involving food manufacturers, warehouses, re-packers, etc. Responds to complaints, disasters, and truck wrecks involving food and drug products. Collects necessary samples, photos, exhibits, and prepares highly technical written reports documenting inspectional findings. Uses initiative and independent judgment in performing duties. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations in response and/or recovery in Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. May participate in overnight travel and be on call or available to respond to emergency situations as needed.