Public Health Specialist

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 19, 2025
  • Salary: $22.61-$34.48/hour USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Full-time position available with the Health Department, Environmental Health Services Division located at 2400 Troost Ave
    Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Application Deadline Date: December 09, 2025


    Responsibilities

    • Conducts routine, follow-up, emergency response, complaint, and temporary event inspections on approximately 3,600 food establishments, mobile units, and push carts, 600 pools, 115 lodging establishments, and 419 childcare facilities.
    • Administers the City's noise and smoking ordinance.
    • Assists in educating the public-on-public health laws and regulations including teaching pool operator training classes and food handler training classes.
    • Reviews plan submittals for new/existing facilities to ensure each establishment is in compliance with local health regulations/codes and other duties as assigned.



    Qualifications

    REQUIRES a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in private, public, or community healthcare, community sanitation, health inspections, health education, data analysis, or related healthcare fields; OR an accredited Associate's degree.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the ChiefsRoyals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

    Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

     

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