• Job Description

  Req#: 4322597

  Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
  
  About Harris County Public Health:
  Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
  
  ***This is a Grand Funded Position***
  
  Position Overview:
  The EPH Investigator, Pool will conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and maintain records for public swimming pools to determine compliance with county regulations for Swimming Pools and Spas, Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) 341, THSC 757 and Texas Administrative Code 265.
  
  Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine, permitting, and preopening inspections as well as re-inspections of swimming pools for compliance with the Texas Health & Safety Code, Texas Administrative Code, and the Harris County Rules and Regulations of Public Swimming Pools.
  • Conduct complaint investigations for public swimming pools, spas, artificial swimming lagoons, and interactive water features. Document and communicate investigation findings to complainant.
  • Conduct water quality sampling as required and maintain sampling equipment in good repair.
  • Complete and document assigned work according to policy and procedures using computers, reports and established priorities to maintain thorough record-keeping.
  • Gather evidence for court action and perform testimony as required.
    
    

    
    

  
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

  Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent.
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified Pool Operator license is preferred. If not currently licensed, must be able to obtain Certified Pool Operator license within 18 months of hire.
  •Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  •Understands the organizational mission
  •Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  •Establishes relationships and collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
  •Ability to use sound judgment
  •Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  •Written and verbal English competency
  •Able to read and follow directions
  •Ability to formulate policies and procedures § Ability to develop innovative approaches to maximize program efficiency and staff proficiency
  •Working knowledge of state and federal environmental public health regulations
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  
  Collaboration

  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
  
  Innovation

  • Ability to adapt to change

  
  Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

  
  Communication

  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

  
  NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications . Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full-Time | Grand Funded
  • Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
  • Other days and hours as necessary.
    
    

  Work Environment:

  • This is a professional position that requires a combination of fieldwork and office work.
  • The majority of the work occurs in the community in various pool establishments and neighborhoods throughout Harris County.

  Physical Demands:

  • This position requires extensive driving and work outside in various weather conditions.
  • Persons in these positions must be able to sit or stand for long periods, bend, climb ladders, and frequently lift, carry, and push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
  • They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.

  Work Location:

  • Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002
    
    

    
    

  Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
  
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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