EPH Investigator I, Pool

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

• 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.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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 proficient.
• 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

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

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

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

• 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.

• 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.

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