The City of Fort Worth
Consumer Health Specialist
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Consumer Health Specialist
Pay Range: $26.57–$29.89/hr Closing Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026 ✅ Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Some evening/weekend hours required
📋 About the City of Fort Worth The City of Fort Worth is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents. Employees embody the values of:
- Exceptional customer experience
- Mutual respect
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Continuous improvement
- Ethical behavior and accountability
This role supports Environmental Services within the Consumer Health Division, ensuring public safety through:
- Building plan reviews and permit issuance
- Routine health inspections (food establishments, childcare centers, pools, hotels, special events)
- Investigations into foodborne illness and public health complaints
- Mosquito surveillance to prevent West Nile virus spread
📚 Minimum Qualifications
To apply, you must meet all of the following:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) in a basic/applied science, per Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
- Experience:
2 years of increasingly responsible experience in fields such as:
- Consumer health
- Regulatory compliance
- Food service/manufacturing
- Vector control
- Public pool management/maintenance
- Childcare
- Licensure:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Texas Professional Sanitarian (R.S.) or Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian (R.E.H.S.) license within 12 months of hire.
- Driving: A valid driver’s license is required.
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🌟 Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, these strengths make you a stronger candidate:
- Degree majoring in environmental science, biological science, public health, or related field.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly preferred.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
The Consumer Health Specialist will:
- Conduct health inspections of:
- Food establishments
- Childcare centers
- Public swimming pools
- Hotels
- Temporary events
- Investigate foodborne illness outbreaks and public health complaints.
- Review building plans and examine permits for new/remodeled establishments:
- Food services
- Childcare facilities
- Public pools/hotels
- Issue citations or permit suspensions; appear in Municipal Court as required.
- Deliver public education on:
- Food safety handling
- Illness prevention/sanitation practices
- Pool maintenance procedures
- Organize special events, coordinating scheduling and interagency collaboration.
- Participate in mosquito surveillance programs to prevent West Nile virus.
💪 Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Jobs in this division entail:
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, odors (e.g., chemical compounds), dust, poor ventilation, or extreme temperatures.
- Requirements for touching, seeing/hearing, repetitive motions (stooping, kneeling, climbing).
- Work environments with:
- Restricted spaces
- Intense noises
- Vibrations
- Poor lighting
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Physical Demands:
- Medium workload:
- Lift occasionally up to 50 lbs or frequently up to 20 lbs.
- Some constant lifting up to 20 lbs.
⚖️ Benefits Package
This role includes comprehensive benefits:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Participation in a Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
🎉 Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth adheres to ** Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles**, prohibiting discrimination based on:
- Race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy/gender identity)
- National origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation
- Marital status, disability, genetic information
- Age, military service, or veteran status
Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Successful candidates may be required to complete:
- Criminal background check
- Drug screening
- Education verification
Note: Convictions evaluated on case-by-case basis.
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Join a dynamic team focused on public health safety and community protection. Apply NOW and become part of Fort Worth’s growing legacy 📈.
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