HEALTH INSPECTOR/ SANITARIAN (NON-LICENSED) (Odessa, TX)

Between $37k and $38k Per Year Position range in Ector County $32k - $71k Per Year

HEALTH INSPECTOR/ SANITARIAN

(NON-LICENSED) (Odessa, TX) Texas Association of Counties

Occupation:

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Location:

Odessa, TX

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/12/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

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Remote:

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Updated:

05/15/2026

Expires:

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ECTOR COUNTY, TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

HEALTH

INSPECTOR/ SANITARIAN

(NON-LICENSED)

ECTOR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Ector County Health Department is in need of a Health Inspector (Sanitarian in training). The Health Inspector will be under the supervision of the Chief Sanitarian. This is a basic entry-level position to become a Professional Sanitarian, this person is required to complete study and acquire certification as a Professional Sanitarian within one year of employment with Ector County.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Sanitarian, conducts routine environmental health inspections and performs technical work in the investigation of environmental health. Work also involves specialization in areas of food-borne and water-borne illness investigations. Conducts inspections in food and retail establishments utilizing Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) program, pools and spas. Investigates public health nuisances, complaints, and all food-borne and water-borne illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours in basic and/or natural science or any combination thereof, minimum of one (1) year experience in Environmental sanitation, ability to type 35 wpm and have a valid Texas drivers license with an insurable driving record.

SALARY:

$17.85 - $18.57/hr DOE with benefits; Workdays & hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekends

DEADLINE

Until a sufficient amount of applications have been submitted for consideration. Please apply in the Human Resources Department at the Ector County Annex Building 1010 E. 8th Street, Room 126, Odessa, Texas. Ector County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services.

NOTICE:

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee is Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Passing a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen is required.