Health Inspector jobs in Oklahoma

Health Inspector conducts investigations of work environments to determine if safety and health requirements are being met. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Health Inspector is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Health Inspector performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Public Health Inspector
  • Tulsa Health Department
  • Goodwin, OK FULL_TIME
  • Primarily responsible for inspections of commercial food establishments and institutional facilities as set forth in state and local public health laws and regulations, and providing food safety education.The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.
    1. Conducts physical inspection of food establishments, and existing or proposed business using prescribed compliance review procedures. Collects samples or data, operates field testing equipment and conducts tests for interpretive analysis. Prepares technical and non-technical reports and maintains records of investigative activities. Prepares required documentation for review prior to submission to state or federal agencies.
    2. Provides food safety instruction to food establishment representatives on proper methods of personal hygiene and food sanitation.
    3. Investigates complaints, writes enforcement letters and submits related documentation to local, state and federal agencies. Participates in licensure and certification programs.
    4. Makes recommendations concerning remedial actions to correct environmental health problems. Initiates with supervisor assistance enforcement procedures related to environmental health programs. With supervisory assistance, recommends compliance actions such as formal warnings, fines, license suspensions or closure. Conducts follow-up activities to monitor progress toward correcting conditions.
    5. Interprets applicable regulations/ordinances to determine compliance or appropriate corrective measures to be taken.
    6. Provides routine technical assistance to industry, community groups and others regarding environmental health programs. Solicits cooperation in promoting sound environmental/public health practices.
    7. Assists in reviewing plans for proposed food and institutional facilities and in conducting epidemiological investigations.
    8. Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
    9. Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
    10. Assists with provision of food safety program orientation to medical and nursing students.Education - Baccalaureate degree in physical, natural or biological science, public health, environmental health, environmental science or related field is required with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in natural, physical or biological sciences, public health and/or environmental health.

    Experience - No experience required.

    Licenses - Registered with the Sanitarian Advisory Council, Oklahoma State Department of Health, or be eligible for registration. Eligible incumbents, upon completion of six (6) months of training in this position, must take and pass the Sanitarian-in-Training examination.

    Knowledge and Skills 

    Skills - Skills are required in the operation and maintenance of monitoring and detection equipment. Good oral and written communication skills are required to effectively present information and operate audio-visual equipment including laptop computer and digital camera, deal with the public and write technical reports.

     Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
    • Internal contact with laboratory personnel regarding sample analyses; with the legal department regarding potential legal actions and compliance with regulations; and with other environmental specialists regarding compliance information.
    • External contact with citizens regarding complaints and communication of compliance requirements, builders, engineers, architects, attorneys, equipment vendors and establishment owners/operators regarding consumer problems; with specific departments within the city, county, state or federal agencies on compliance in areas of shared responsibility; and with food establishment representative diplomacy.
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Direct Supervision – None
    Indirect Supervision – None
    Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment
    Reports to – Food Program Manager, Food Protection Services
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
    • Must possess ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.
    • Must be able to respond to emergency situations within an hour of receiving notification.
    • The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Tulsa City-County Health Department will require all applicants and incumbents at this level to be eligible for registration as a Sanitarian-In-Training. Registration shall be with the Department of Registration, Oklahoma State Department of Health, provided in 59 O.S. 1981, Section 907, which states in part:
    “(a) any person who on or before January 1, 1976, submits under oath evidence satisfactory to the Department that he has been a resident of the State of Oklahoma for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application, and that he was employed in the field of sanitation on the effective date of this Act (May 27, 1975), may be registered as a professional
    sanitarian; (b) any person… who after the effective date of this Act… who shall have a B.S. degree, an Environmental Science Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours work in physical, natural and biological sciences, public
    health and/or environmental health together with such other qualifications as may be established by the Department…”.


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
    • Climbing: Ability to ascend and descend stairs utilizing legs, hands and arms.
    • Balancing: Capable of movement from one place to the other and maintenance of body equilibrium.
    • Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling: Ability to bend spine at waist, bend legs at the knees and move on hands, knees and feet.
    • Reaching: Ability to extend arm(s) up and out.
    • Grasping/Fingering: Ability to hold objects by using fingers and hands, and ability to use fingers for operational needs such as typing.
    • Standing: Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
    • Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
    • Walking: Ability to move on foot for an extended period of time.
    • Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use arms and/or hands to move objects to and from the body.
    • Lifting: Ability to move/transfer objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds regularly.
    • Talking: Ability to communicate by use of the spoken word.
    • Hearing: Ability to identify sounds in order to receive information.
    • Visual acuity: Ability to perform activities that require close visual acuity such as analyzing data. Must also have the visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
    • Working conditions: Environmental conditions will fluctuate as this position has activities that occur inside and outside. Individual may be exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat (above 100 degrees) and cold (below 32 degrees). Individual will occasionally be exposed to chemical and safety hazards as well as stressful situations during inspections. Individual is exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, etc.
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Mine Safety and Health Inspector
  • US Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • Norman, OK FULL_TIME
  • Duties This is a career ladder progression position; the duties described below are at the GS-11 level. If selected at a grade below GS-11, the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity, wherei...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Safety inspector
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • Norman, OK FULL_TIME
  • Summary MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Inspector
  • Mears Group, Inc.
  • Enid, OK FULL_TIME
  • Mears Group, Inc. Inspector Job Description Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value servi...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Inspector
  • Mears Group, Inc.
  • Lawton, OK FULL_TIME
  • Mears Group, Inc. Inspector Job Description Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value servi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Inspector
  • Mears Group, Inc.
  • Clinton, OK FULL_TIME
  • Mears Group, Inc. Inspector Job Description Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value servi...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Mine Safety and Health Inspector
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • Summary MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. mine...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • Bella Milano
  • Springfield, IL
  • Bonus of up to $685 for all new hire dishwashers. Staff that demonstrates a great attitude, reliability and attention to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • Bella Milano
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • Bonus of up to $685 for all new hire dishwashers. Staff that demonstrates a great attitude, reliability and attention to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Assurance Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Attleboro, MA
  • A Food manufacturing company in the Southern Boston area is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join a well-estab...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mine Safety and Health Inspector
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration
  • Norman, OK
  • Summary MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. mine...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Health Inspector - 6521-6525, 6547 - Oneonta
  • StateJobsNY
  • Oneonta, NY
  • One year of experience in environmental health protection, public health, or laboratory technology (medical, microbiolog...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Health Inspector
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Hiring Rate: Flat $ 49,961.00 Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hyg...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PT Pooled Aquatics (Concession Cook)
  • City of Pasadena
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Duties: To prepare food orders for patrons of Strawberry Park and Pool while complying with Safe Food Handling Practices...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Health Inspector jobs
$39,209 to $65,347

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