Environmental Health Specialist I

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist I to join the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, IL. The role involves inspecting restaurants, schools, daycares, pools, and other facilities, applying state laws and local ordinances, and handling environmental health activities.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, following up on violations, communicating with permit holders, collecting samples, and delivering educational presentations on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine compliance inspections of retail food service, mobile vending, temporary food vendors; schools; child-care and nursing home facilities; public swimming pools; groundwater sourced private water systems; private sewage disposal systems; vector/animal disease surveillance, collection, and abatement; and other environmental health issues.
• Prepares electronic inspection reports.
• Documents all violations, issues notices of corrective action and ensures future adherence through periodic follow up visits.
• Communicates clearly with permit holders.
• Responds to citizens’ complaints as they relate to environmental health issues.
• Collects environmental samples and tests as required.
• Conducts educational presentations on food safety and other general environmental health related topics.
• Provides and explains educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance to permit holders and the public.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality, meets established productivity standards.
• Available to respond to afterhours emergency calls on a rotating basis.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Our Environmental Health Team is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist I, at our Central Public Health Center, located in Wheaton, Illinois. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections of permitted facilities (restaurants, other food service establishments, schools, daycares, pools/spas) & engage in environmental health related activities; gain knowledge, interpret and apply rules and regulations of state law and local ordinances in a consistent manner.

Job Details: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week) On-Call (about 4 times a year) After 4:30 pm or weekends depending on temporary food events.

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days, accrued sick leave, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter. We offer affordable health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental and vision insurance. You will also receive milage reimbursement for use of your personal vehicle and a telephone stipend.

This position includes a paid training program that includes job shadowing, e-learning modules, structured field activities, code review and certifications will be provided. Become a certified professional in food and pool safety. Maintain professional credentials on current state and federal regulations. Must have the ability to plan and manage your work schedule in an independent work environment, including a remote work option.

• Performs routine compliance inspections of retail food service, mobile vending, temporary food vendors; schools; child-care and nursing home facilities; public swimming pools; groundwater sourced private water systems; private sewage disposal systems; vector/animal disease surveillance, collection, and abatement; and other environmental health issues.
• Prepares electronic inspection reports.
• Documents all violations issues notices of corrective action and ensures future adherence through periodic follow up visits.
• Communicates clearly with permit holders
• Responds to citizens’ complaints as they relate to environmental health issues.
• Collects environmental samples and tests as required.
• Conducts educational presentations on food safety and other general environmental health related topics.
• Provides and explains educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance to permit holders and the public.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality, meets established productivity standards.
• Available to respond to afterhours emergency calls on a rotating basis.

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, related field or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of thirty semester hours or forty-five quarter hours in the physical and/or biological sciences. Must have a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Working skill in identifying, analyzing facts and data in order to make recommendations for compliance; ability to interpret and apply policies in a consistent manner; professional verbal and written communication; prepares documentation that is consistent with laws and regulations; maintain records and files; organize one’s work to meet deadlines; develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; proficient using personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment