Sanitarian IV Training

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Functional Title: Sanitarian IV Training

Job Title: Sanitarian IV

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Food & Drug

Posting Number: 22462

Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 40%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 8056,43HX,4E0X1,68S,740A,74A,74D,92W,MSSR,MST

Brief Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Training and Standardization Operations Branch Manager, serves as the Team Leader for the Branch and a technical expert for the Manufactured Food and Retail Unit. Performs highly advanced, senior-level training and development work; and manufactured and retail foods inspection work. Assists the manager and works closely with staff. Participates in Manufactured and Retail Foods training functions, to include: (a) developing policies and procedures for training programs, while promoting training services; (b) planning, designing, and developing methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness; and (c) developing training solutions, while ensuring the effective use of modern training methods and techniques.

Coordinate with staff from other Manufactured & Retail Food Branches to plan training. Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Works under minimal direction, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May participate in overnight travel and be on call or available to respond to emergencies as needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EJF (35%): Assists the manager in ensuring the Branch follows standards set forth by the Food and Drug Section, Manufactured & Retail Food Unit. Participates in planning and implementing goals for the Branch. Plans and developments specialized training and staff development. Designs and develop methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.

EJF (30%): Coordinates training solutions and ensures the effective use of modern training methods and techniques. Develops policies and procedures for training programs. Compiles data and prepares reports. Promotes the use of training services. Assists with managing routine to complex contracts for training services. Facilitates workshops and meetings.

EJF (15%): Interacts with inspection staff and regulated stakeholders. Coordinates and oversees the work of others within the Training Branch. Assists with report review and preparing compliance cases for other programs in the Food and Drug Section, as directed.

EJF (15%) Works closely with staff to complete complex inspections and meet training needs. Analyzes training content for accessibility and recommends changes to remediate accessibility issues.

EJF (5%) Other duties assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or a change of locations. Serves as backup to the Branch Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of manufactured and retail foods safety;
• the statutes and rules that pertain to Manufactured Food and Retail Food Safety;
• technical inspection aspects of various types of food manufacturing and retail food establishments; and
• training and development procedures and techniques;

Skill in:

• effective and professional verbal and written communication;
• instructing others;
• the use of computer and applicable inspection software;
• the use of field inspection equipment used to conduct inspections;
• writing detailed technical reports and word processing;
• problem solving, decision making, and time management;
• developing assessments for evaluating the effectiveness of training;
• facilitating workshops, promoting training services, and assisting with managing contracts for training services; and
• effective use of modern training methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• effectively communicate technical information at various levels of understanding;
• interact with professionals at all levels of government and industry;
• travel (in-state and out-of-state), as necessary, to attend technical training courses, perform inspections, and conduct training and evaluation of inspection field staff;
• assess training needs and formulate training objectives;
• work outside normal business hours to accommodate workload
• be available for emergency response;
• analyze training content for accessibility and recommend changes to remediate accessibility issues; and
• provide guidance and/or oversee the work of others

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• Possess a valid Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state.
• Must be registered as a professional sanitarian by the State of Texas.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Must be registered as a professional sanitarian by the State of Texas.
• At least four (4) years of combined experience conducting manufactured foods, retail foods, youth camp, or public sanitation inspection.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state.
• Experience in training work, manufactured foods inspection work, retail inspection work, and environmental inspection work preferred.

Additional Information:

• PLEASE NOTE: Your application must demonstrate how you meet the initial selection criteria.
• This position may require overtime, extended hours, and/or hours outside of the normal 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday schedule.
• Consideration will be given to known past job performance, if applicable, and prior work history.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form