Job Description

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.

Job Role Summary

This position is responsible for examining and approving construction plans, renovation plans and equipment specifications or design for new or existing mobile retail food establishments within Marion County. Conducts plan review, preliminary inspections, and final inspections. Approves licenses for mobile food establishments that meet minimum requirements. Investigates complaints and ensures mobile retail food establishments are inspected at a frequency necessary to prevent foodborne illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required, with a concentration in Environmental Health, Microbiology, Food Science, or closely related science-based curriculum preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Indiana Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and use of personal vehicle required.
• Experience as an Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passage of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved food manager certification exam or obtainment of the Certified Professional \xe2\x80\x93 Food Safety (CP-FS) credential within first year of employment.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly with clients, other professionals, and the public. Ability to understand, interpret, and convey technical information to reach desired outcomes and protect public health.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and principles, including the VNRFRPS.
• Ability to work independently performing regulatory oversight of retail food establishments and work with and lead other inspection staff in the inspection of mobile food establishments.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize higher risk inspections and objectives.
• Ability to function effectively under stress, including working with unreceptive clients or working in unsafe conditions.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and ability to effectively learn and utilize inspection software. Requires extensive data entry.

Working Enviornment

• Considerable physical effort in walking, standing, and bending during food establishment inspections. Must carry and utilize computer tablet, printer, and necessary equipment to effectively perform a food establishment inspection.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold, excessive noise, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces during inspections.
• Requires working around machinery and equipment with moving parts or hot surfaces.
• Exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals, steam, smoke, grease, strong odors and insects or vermin with food establishments.
• Steady use of hands and fingers; use of computer keyboard and monitor.
• Regular work outside regular business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
• Automobile driving for all field inspection duties, in varying weather conditions.
• Moderate light lifting.
• Occasional need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical, or hostile behaviors and/or communication. Frequent work in high crime areas or in establishments under criminal investigation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.