Public Health Sanitarian: Inspect, Enforce & Educate

Exploreelginarea; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ExploreElginArea is seeking a Sanitarian to enforce state and local sanitation codes in Elgin, IL. You will perform on-site inspections of food handling establishments, daycare centers, and public facilities to ensure sanitary compliance and protect community health.

The role involves investigating complaints, nuisance issues, and coordinating with mosquito control programs. Excellent knowledge of environmental health laws and strong reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of professional experience in public health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of licensed establishments to ensure sanitary compliance.
• Investigate complaints related to licensed facilities, residential properties, and nuisance issues.
• Collaborate with mosquito control efforts and educate the community on mosquito prevention.
• Prepare orders of compliance, visit reports, and formal complaints; testify in court if needed.

Skills

Investigations & inspections

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health science

Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours basic sciences

Master’s Degree in environmental health science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Email systems

Job description

ExploreElginArea is seeking a Sanitarian to enforce state and local sanitation codes in Elgin, IL. You will perform on-site inspections of food handling establishments, daycare centers, and public facilities to ensure sanitary compliance and protect community health.

The role involves investigating complaints, nuisance issues, and coordinating with mosquito control programs. Excellent knowledge of environmental health laws and strong reporting skills are essential.