Environmental Health Specialist I — Remote Work Option

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

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