Environmental Health Specialist/Practitioner

Peoria County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria County Health Department seeks an Environmental Health Specialist/Practitioner to ensure compliance and safeguard public health through enforcement and education of state, federal, county and city regulations.

The role focuses on Food Protection, Private Sewage Disposal, Private Water Supplies, Lead Poisoning Control, tanning salons, tattoo/body piercing, LC-13 licensing, nuisance and vector control, and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field with minimum 30 semester hours in biological sciences (state requirement) or 45 hours of health science.
• Licensed Lead Risk Assessor preferred.
• Must attend IDPH New Sanitarian three year training program and earn ongoing CEUs.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to develop relationships with agencies and the public.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and educate to safeguard public health across regulatory programs (food protection, private sewage, water, lead, tanning, tattoos/body piercing, LC-13 licensing, nuisance and vector control).
• Coordinate with state and local agencies; communicate effectively with the public and stakeholders.
• Maintain proficiency with computer tools and software used for reporting and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Public Health/Environmental Health

30 semester hours biology or 45 hours health science

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

HEALTH - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST/PRACTITIONER

Job Description Summary

To ensure compliance in order to safeguard the public health through enforcement and education of state, federal, county and city regulatory programs and requirements such as: Food Protection, Private Sewage Disposal Systems, Private Water Supplies, Lead Poisoning Control, Tanning Salons, tattoo and body piercing, Illinois Liquor Control Commission (LC-13), and nuisance control (refuse and trash - unincorporated areas only), vector control, etc Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the biological sciences (state requirement) or 45 hours of health science. Licensed Lead Risk Assessor preferred. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills. Must attend IDPH New Sanitarian three year training program- Year one within one year of employment, Year two within two years of employment, Year three within three years of employment and receive annual continuing education in each program (food program 5 hours/year, water well program 3 hours/year, sewage program 3 hours/year). Ability to become LC-13 Project Inspector for the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission within 6 months of hire. Registered Sanitarian or Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner preferred. Knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently, including but not limited to: Windows based operating systems; Microsoft Office software such as Word, Outlook, and Excel; Presentation software such as PowerPoint and Canva; and program specific software as necessary. Familiarity with collaboration software such as SharePoint preferred. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written as well as strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain working relationships with other numerous outside agencies, and the public. Must also possess public speaking skills. Must have a valid Illinois drivers license, proof of auto liability insurance, and access to reliable transportation. Ability to maintain confidentiality.