Health Inspector
City of Waco Waco, TX, United States
- Location: Waco, TX, United States
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Job Description:
Health Inspector
Description
SummaryMinimum Starting Salary: $22.4076 per hour
The City of Waco Seeks:
The City of Waco is seeking an experienced Health Inspector to join our team. This role will perform OSSF health inspections. If you like to facilitate resolutions for environmental compliance issues, this is the perfect role for you.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year Health or construction experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Technical training and license as OSSF Designated Representative by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 90 days.
Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, performs On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) health inspections for the Public Health District (PHD).
Essential Functions:
- Performs OSSF health inspections and investigates complaints to verify compliance with state and local regulations; reviews and approves OSSF designs and applications; facilitates resolution of compliance issues; applies and enforces statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies governing environmental health; assures that the services provided meet the program requirements.
- Operates a city-assigned vehicle equipped with health inspection instruments, and protective equipment to conduct onsite visits and health and safety inspections, collect field data and samples, and ensure compliance with public health regulations across various facilities and locations throughout Waco-McLennan County.
- May be required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
- Lives the City of Waco Values.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back