"City of Minneapolis
Employment Services Division
250 South 4th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612/673-2282
612/673-2508 Fax
Website: www.minneapolismn.gov
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I - Food
(Proposed Title: Health Inspector I Food)
Exam # 21072 - Open Monday, December 17, 2012 through Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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*SALARY: $20.050 22.477 23.794 24.976 26.295 27.502 28.709
*Based on the 01.01.2012 Salary Schedule.
POSITION INFORMATION:
There are currently four (4) full-time, non-exempt vacancies.
Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Lao is highly desired.
This is a team environment which promotes creativity and innovation.
Work schedule flexibility is required. This is a seven- (7- ) day-a-week operation. Incumbents work five (5) consecutive days, 40 hours per week with some on-call responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform risk-based field inspections (using wireless remote computer technology) of food and beverage establishments, pools and spas, daycare centers, lodging and boarding facilities, schools, suntan and tattoo parlors and other environmental health-related operations to ensure compliance with public health standards, codes, and ordinances.
Job Duties:
Assist business owners/partners/operators in implementing necessary food safety standards in operation to safeguard the public.
Observe storage, serving and cooking procedures for food and beverages; inspect and measure accuracy of equipment (e.g. thermometers, dish machines); inspect the facility for food safety standards, cleanliness and sanitation; recommend changes in procedures to comply with appropriate codes; determine appropriate code violation and steps for compliance.
Educate, train and advise operators on code requirements and assist with implementation of operational changes to meet code standards.
Assist with the evaluation of new and used equipment for compliance with applicable standards.
Issue orders, write citations, perform embargo and condemnation of food or equipment and recommend approval or denial of licenses.
Monitor vendors at the Farmer's Market / short-term food events.
Conduct inspections under the Citys pool program.
Investigate assigned cases of reported food borne illnesses/complaints; determine cause, type, and extent of exposure/remedy in conjunction with state and county staff.
Respond to questions from the public, elected officials, supervisors and employees to resolve misunderstandings about food and beverage codes and other sanitation standards.
Participate on teams in special program areas to develop new and revised guidelines, educational materials or ordinance interpretation and inspection procedures.
Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response, as needed/as assigned by the department.
Carry out any reasonable request from your supervisor.
Working Conditions: Approximately 15% office and 85% field inspections. Drive to inspection sites. Lift/maneuver equipment weighing 10-30 pounds into/out of vehicles, up steps and into buildings. Maneuver a two-wheeled cart. Reach/stretch to lift equipment to ceiling and bend/stoop/squat to floor to monitor compliance with food code. (Depending upon assignment) some exposure to difficulties such as rodent/insect infestations, strong odors, filth and excrement, hazardous chemicals, abusive clients and temperature variations.
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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
Dates: 12/17/2012 1/16/2013 Contact: City of Minneapolis Human Resources Office
Phone: 612-673-2282 Email Address: susan.schempf@minneapolismn.gov
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REQUIREMENTS: Anyone may apply.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 45 quarter (or 30 semester) credits in a related science or equivalent.
Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts, showing successful completion of specific coursework, with your official City application. (Submit them to Sue Schempfs attention Fax 612.673.2805 or susan.schempf@minneapolismn.gov and reference this job title and Exam #. Without them, your application will be deemed as incomplete and it will not be considered further.
Preferred Only Qualification:
Fluency in one of the following languages is highly desired: Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Lao. Please clearly explain your fluency level (reading/writing/speaking/translating) in any of these.
License:
Valid Driver's License while employed in this position. Continued employment is contingent upon this requirement.
Certification:
Food Manager Certification. Within six (6) months of hire, must successfully obtain / maintain valid Food Manager Certification.
Certified Pool Operator. Within six (6) months of hire, must successfully obtain / maintain valid Pool Operator Certification.
NOTE: Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining (within six months) / maintaining these two (2) required certificates.
If currently certified, please submit a copy with your official City application.
Registration:
Must hold Minnesota registration as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian OR become registered within two (2) years of appointment to the position of Code Compliance Officer I.
NOTE: Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining/maintaining this required, valid registration.
If currently registered, please submit a copy with your application.
Resume:
You must submit a recent resume along with your official City application. Without it, your application will be deemed as incomplete.
Background Check:
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications / academic check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug / Alcohol Testing:
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Screening Questions:
REQUIRED. Attached (or see our Receptionist). It is your responsibility to respond to the screening questions and then submit those responses with your official City application. Without them, your application will be deemed as incomplete.
Other Specifications:
Completion of education program to become certified as Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialists.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret applicable codes, ordinances and regulations relevant to the specific work area.
Knowledge of regulatory administration and enforcement.
Knowledge of current research pertaining to food safety and sanitation.
Good organizational, time management and analytical skills.
Able to interpret specifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to be objective and effectively handle difficult situations.
Incumbents will receive formal and on-the-job training in techniques and procedures essential to conducting various environment health and safety inspections, investigations and enforcement activities.
SELECTION PROCESS: An evaluation of education/experience/Screening Questions responses, an oral exam, etc., may be utilized (100%). The right is reserved to limit the number included in any phase. Work simulation exercises, candidate assessments, etc., may be utilized as part of the interview process.
Transcripts; Resume; Background Check; Drug/Alcohol Test; Driver's License Check; Screening Questions: Required; see above
ELIGIBLE LIST WILL EXPIRE 45 (FOURTY-FIVE) DAYS AFTER BEING ESTABLISHED.
The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIRED SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
Code Compliance Officer I Food Exam # 21072
Printed Name____________________________________________________________________________
You must respond to the following questions and submit this form with the official City application. Responses must be received by us by the established application closing date. (Check yes or no or ONE of the correct multiple choice responses only.) Only one response per question will be considered.
1. Please rate your skill level relative to Microsoft Word.
0 None
0 Beginner (create and edit simple documents, change the appearance of documents using a variety of editing techniques).
0 Intermediate (create custom templates and styles, manage tables and table data, insert graphics, etc.).
0 Advanced (automate tasks by writing and revising macros, prepare documents for publication, modify an HTML page in Word, etc.).
2. Please rate your skill level relative to Microsoft Excel.
0 None
0 Beginner (create a basic worksheet, work with cells/cell data by using a variety of moving and copying techniques, perform calculations by using formulas, change the appearance of worksheets using a variety of editing techniques).
0 Intermediate (use Excel template and user-defined templates, sort and filter data, re-use and share data by importing and exporting, create advanced formulas and audit worksheets, etc.).
0 Advanced (apply conditional formatting, add data validation criteria, create and edit macros, work with multiple workbooks to create a workspace, etc.)
3. Please rate your skill level relative to MicroSoft Access.
0 None
0 Beginner (create tables to hold data and establish table relationships, modify and work with data in tables, sort and filter data, create and modify queries, create and modify forms/reports).
0 Intermediate (share data with other applications, modify table design to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity, design parameter and action queries, etc.).
0 Advanced (compact databases, create and revise macros, automate data entry using macros, etc.).
4. I have successfully completed a Bachelors Degree which included a minimum of 45 quarter
(or 30 semester) credits in a physical, earth, life or health science. 0 Yes 0 No
5. My transcripts, showing successful completion of that specific coursework, are being submitted with
the official City application. (Without them, your application will be deemed as incomplete.) 0 Yes 0 No
6. I am willing and able to maintain a valid Drivers License while employed in this position. 0 Yes 0 No
7. I currently hold Minnesota registration as an Environmental Health Specialist / Sanitarian. 0 Yes 0 No
8. I currently hold registration as an Environmental Health Specialist / Sanitarian through another state
(other than Minnesota) or through the National Environmental Health Association. 0 Yes 0 No
9. I am a Minnesota Certified Food Manager. 0 Yes 0 No
10. I am currently a Certified Pool Operator. 0 Yes 0 No
11. I am trained in interpreting blue prints and specifications. 0 Yes 0 No
12. I have conducted field-based environmental health and safety inspections.
0 None
0 For less than one (1) year
0 More than one (1) but less than five (5) years
0 More than five (5) years
13. I have conducted field-based inspections of food and beverage establishments.
0 None
0 For less than one (1) year
0 More than one (1) but less than five (5) years
0 More than five (5) years
14. I have conducted training and/or educational sessions. 0 Yes 0 No
15. I have been involved in the plan review process for food establishments and/or institutional facilities.
0 None
0 For less than one (1) year
0 More than one (1) but less than five (5) years
0 More than five (5) years
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16. I have conducted pool inspections.
0 None
0 For less than one (1) year
0 More than one (1) but less than five (5) years
0 More than five (5) years
17. I have investigated cases of food-borne illnesses and/or complaints.
0 None
0 For less than one (1) year
0 More than one (1) but less than five (5) years
0 More than five (5) years
18. I have conducted environmental health and safety investigations. 0 Yes 0 No
19. I have been involved with regulatory enforcement activities. 0 Yes 0 No
20. I am knowledgeable of current research pertaining to food safety, sanitation and lead. 0 Yes 0 No
21. My resume is being submitted with the official City application. (Without it, your
application will be deemed as incomplete.) 0 Yes 0 No
22. I am willing and able to conduct field inspections. 0 Yes 0 No
23. I am willing and able to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to 30 pounds in/out of
vehicles, up steps, and to ceilings (in order to conduct a proper inspection). 0 Yes 0 No
24. I am willing and able to maneuver a two-wheeled cart. 0 Yes 0 No
25. I am willing and able to bend/stoop/squat to the floor (in order to conduct a proper inspection). 0 Yes 0 No
26. I am willing and able to be exposed to rodents/insect infestations. 0 Yes 0 No
27. I am willing and able to be exposed to strong odors. 0 Yes 0 No
28. I am willing and able to be exposed to filth and excrement. 0 Yes 0 No
29. I am willing and able to be exposed to hazardous chemicals. 0 Yes 0 No
30. I am willing and able to be exposed to temperature variations. 0 Yes 0 No
31. I am fluent in Spanish. 0 Yes 0 No
32. I am fluent in Somali. 0 Yes 0 No
33. I am fluent in Hmong. 0 Yes 0 No
34. I am fluent in Mandarin. 0 Yes 0 No
35. I am fluent in Cantonese. 0 Yes 0 No
36. I am fluent in Vietnamese. 0 Yes 0 No
37. I am fluent in Lao. 0 Yes 0 No
38. I am willing and able to work a flexible work schedule. 0 Yes 0 No
39. I am willing and able to work with some on-call responsibilities. 0 Yes 0 No
40. I am willing and able to work a schedule other than Monday through Friday. 0 Yes 0 No
41. If I indicated I had experience in any area on this questionnaire, I fully explained that
experience, where I obtained it, etc., elsewhere in the application packet I am submitting. 0 Yes 0 No
(If you did not, your response to the question will not be considered.)
Thank you for completing and submitting this required questionnaire. Remember, only one response will be considered for each question.
Signature___________________________________________________________________Date___________
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