AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Health Inspector
SUMMARY: Remarkably talented Health Inspector with more than six years experience in protecting people's health and safety by making sure risks in the workplace are properly controlled; ensuring employers comply with all aspects of health and safety laws and that workplaces are not the cause of ill health, injury or even death.
Summary of Qualifications
Huge proficiency in the use of mobile inspection equipment.
Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and City health and safety laws, codes, and ordinances.
Exceptional knowledge of building codes and ordinances related to commercial and residential swimming pool construction, operation and safety issues.
Strong knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for maintaining and tracking of safety and health inspections, annual reviews, and noncompliance issues.
Remarkable knowledge and proficient in the use of MS office suite products including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
In-depth knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Profound skill in effective oral and written communications.
Exceptional skill in conducting inspections and investigations and enforcing codes and regulations.
Strong skill in implementing section procedures and objectives.
Immense skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Professional Experience
Rainbow County Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Health Inspector
Complete routine health inspections of commercial food establishments and mobile food sales, enforce ordinances, conduct re-inspections, and provide awareness education.
Conduct walk through inspections on job sites while under construction to observe compliance with all health codes and ordinances.
Assist in plan and specification reviews of commercial food establishments including grocery stores, daycare centers, restaurants, convenience stores and concession stands.
Assist in plan and specification reviews of residential and commercial swimming pools and spas.
Conduct routine pool inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety codes.
Prepare, process, and issue notices and citations.
Took water and food samples for laboratory testing and collect evidence for use in issuing citations or investigating complaints.
Recommend changes in health and safety policies, procedures and ordinances.
Maintain and update health inspection databases.
Assist in surveillance efforts in current health topics.
Provide technical assistance to architects, engineers, developers, contractors and business owners on health and safety codes and ordinance requirements.
Travel to conduct scheduled and non-scheduled inspections and to attend meetings, conferences and training.
Attend functions and events aimed at promoting and educating general health, welfare and safety.
Conduct classes and training on food safety.
Perform other related duties or other Department functions as assigned.
Rainbow County Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Health Inspector Trainee (under supervision)
Visited various business and industrial premises to inspect processes and procedures and ensure good health and safety practice.
Investigated accidents and complaints and determined if there had been a breach of health and safety law.
Carried out examinations of machinery, working environments and structures, taking measurements of noise, heat, vibrations and taking photographs and samples where necessary.
Ensured workers were provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eye goggles, ear protectors and appropriate types of gloves and clothing.
Investigated precautions taken to prevent industrial diseases.
Investigated procedures for working in hazardous environments and with potentially harmful substances.
Kept up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards.
Provided specialist advice and information to businesses and organizations on health and safety and advised on changes required and on other relevant issues.
Negotiated with managers and operators to try to eliminate possible conflicts between safety considerations and production/profit.
Wrote reports on results of inspections and investigations and completed detailed paperwork.
Made recommendations for action.
Developed health and safety working programs and strategies.
Developed methods to predict possible hazards drawn from experience, historical data and other appropriate information sources.
Provided training and educational support to employers and new/trainee employees.
Education and Professional Training
Certified by the CIPHI
Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health University of New York (2000)