Environmental Health Supervisor

Kane County; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kane County in Elgin, IL is seeking an Environmental Health Supervisor to lead a diverse public health team and oversee daily operations. You will supervise inspections, investigations, enforcement, and education while guiding population health activities and ensuring services are delivered during regular hours and as needed on weekends or evenings.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of core public health functions, and adherence to professional standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois licensure as Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Master's degree in environmental health, public health, or related field preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Current certificate of vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to and oversee daily operations of a diverse team of public health professionals.
• Oversee inspections, investigations, enforcement, and education efforts.
• Support population-level public health activities including assessment, policy development, and assurance.
• Coordinate services during regular hours and as needed on weekends and evenings.

Skills

Environmental Health Practitioner lic

Public health experience

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Elgin Location
The Environmental Supervisor promotes and supports population health in Kane County by providing leadership to and overseeing daily operations and supervising a diverse team of public health professionals in delivering the core functions and essential services of public health. The supervisor assists the staff in achieving their competencies and professional goals; oversees and provides services directly, which include but are not limited to inspections, investigations, enforcement, and education; and oversees and delivers population-level public health activities such as assessment, policy development, and assurance activities. Services are provided routinely during regular business hours and on weekends and evenings as needed.

Requirements

Current Illinois Licensure as an Environmental Health Practitioner; three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner; Master's degree in environmental health, public health, or related field preferred; valid Illinois driver's license; current certificate of vehicle insurance; proficiency in basic computer skills; ability to meet the physical demands of the position.