Environmental Health Sanitarian

Macoupin County Public Health Department; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday

Job summary

Macoupin County Public Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Sanitarian to perform semi-technical duties, inspect facilities, and ensure compliance with health laws. Training provided under supervision, with opportunities to learn investigations of complaints and environmental health programs.

The role requires a BS in sciences, a Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days, and LEHP licensure or in-training status, plus a valid driver’s license and immunization updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with required science hours and Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days.
• Must be approved by Illinois Dept of Public Health as LEHP or in-training LEHP.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans, issues permits, and inspects food service facilities and related operations.
• Receives training in environmental health programs and conducts routine inspections.
• Performs epidemiological surveys and environmental health program inspections.
• Prepares activity reports and records of inspections and investigations.
• Collects data and evidence for non-compliance prosecutions and investigations.
• Advises on sanitation practices and regulatory improvements as needed.
• Participates in emergency response activities and HIPAA training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Good organization

Valid driver’s license

Immunizations up to date

Mobility to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science with 30 semester hours in basic sciences

Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days

LEHP license or in-training Environmental Health Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position type: Full-Time
Pay/Salary: $25.00 - $27.00

• Reports to: Environmental Health Director/COO/Public Health Administrator
• Full-time with benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Time
• Non-Union Position
• Pay Scale: $25 - $27/hour Compensation based on experience and qualifications

Environmental Health Sanitarian, under continually recurring supervision, receives training in and performs semi-technical duties in the field of environmental health; makes routine inspections to determine compliance with applicable laws; observes, assists, and receives training in investigations of complaints of a routine nature.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent in the basic sciences and/or biological services and successful completion and maintenance of approved Food Service Manager’s Certification within 90 days of the date of hire.
• Be an incumbent approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health currently employed asan Environmental Health Inspector I or II as of the effective date of these specifications
• License: Environmental Health Practitioner In-Training or Environmental Health Practitioner license (LEHP) in accordance with the State of Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner Licensing Act
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Computer knowledge and work experience
• Good organization skills and good communication skills
• Requires ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft and Microsoft Applications
• Dependable and Consistent
• Ability to be mobile without any limitations or restrictions
• Must be up to date on all immunizations and vaccinations
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Reviews plans, issues permit, and inspects food service facilities, private sewage disposal systems, private water supplies, body art and tanning operations, vector control
• Receives training in environmental health programs
• Conducts routine epidemiological surveys, environmental health program inspections andduties including, but not limited to, programs in food sanitation, potable water supplies, private sewage disposal, solid waste, tanning, radon, smoke-free Illinois, tobacco-free communities, nuisance control, insect and rodent control.
• Prepares activity reports and records of inspections and investigations.
• Assist and make collections of data and documentary evidence for use in prosecution ofcases of non-compliance and epidemiological investigations.
• Understands state laws, local ordinances, rules and regulations; offer guidance on sanitation practices and principles; advice regarding improvements or corrections necessary to assure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and make reasoned recommendations
• Conducts educational sessions on relevant environmental health topics, programs, services
• Must complete any and all prescribed certifications and/or courses relevant to position
• Participate in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Receive immediate training on HIPAA regulations and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.