Retail Training and Standardization Officer
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Public Health
Retail Training and Standardization Officer
Austin, TX, US
Date Posted: Jan 21, 2026
Date Expire: Mar 22, 2026
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee BenefitsDSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Job DetailsFunctional
Title:
Retail Training and Standardization Officer
Job Title: Sanitarian III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Food & Drug
Posting Number: 13076
Closing Date: 03/22/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Eligible
Travel: Up to 35%
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Job Location: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM), Austin, TX
Under the general direction of the Retail Food Safety Operations (RFSO) Branch Manager, the Sanitarian III performs highly advanced retail food safety operations work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supports, and functions as a member of, the two primary teams within RFSO—Training and Compliance. Duties may include:
- Participation in RFSO training functions, including: maintenance of digital standardization records; joint field inspections and standardization exercises; development of training materials such as field manuals and Power Point presentations; presentation of training to small and large groups of DSHS staff and regulated stakeholders.
- Detailed quality assurance review of retail food inspection reports in accordance with 25 TAC 228 Texas Food Establishment Rules, FDA Food Code, and program policies, and development of cases for escalated enforcement action.
- Frequent interaction with Regional-Local Health Operations (RLHO) Field Staff, regulated stakeholders, and the general public to assist with questions and interpretation of statutes/rules, licensing procedures, and complaints.
- Retail food safety policy development and implementation.
- Primary coordination for RFSO’s response to Freedom of Information Act requests and quarterly reports for the Legislative Budget Board.
- Emergency response and other duties as assigned.
Under the direction of the Retail Food Safety Operations Manager, the officer performs several key functions:
- (50%) Maintains electronic standardization records and a computerized statewide database of standardized training officers; conducts joint field inspections and audits; monitors the quality of reports; participates in development of field manuals, presentations, and other training materials; delivers trainings to staff and stakeholders.
- (30%) Maintains and updates website registries, performs legislative reviews, and responds to legislative and governmental inquiries.
- (10%) Reviews and endorses retail food inspections conducted by DSHS Regional Field Sanitarians; writes warning letters and develops enforcement cases; provides assistance regarding interpretation of statutes and rules.
- (10%) Performs emergency response functions and participates in emergency response training and exercises.
- Safe operation of state‑owned or personal vehicle required; acceptable driving record maintained per DSHS Policy OS‑3901.
The successful applicant must be a currently‑licensed Registered Sanitarian (RS) in the state of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Understanding and ability to discuss principles and practices of public health and retail food safety; knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health; knowledge of statutes and rules that…
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