Environmental Health Specialist I presso DuPage County Health Department, IL

About the Department

Our Environmental Health Team at the DuPage County Health Department is seeking a new team member to join us as 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 applies rules and regulations of state law and local ordinances in a consistent manner. 
 
This is a full-time position. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM -4:30PM may include some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Plan and manage your work schedule in an independent work environment. 
 
This position is eligible for a full DuPage County benefit package to include: 12 paid holidays per year, 12 vacation days and paid personal and sick leave along with an IMRF pension package, health, and life insurance. We are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs. We offer tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement. We also provide Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle as well as a telephone stipend. Please click on our benefits tab to see a full list of our benefits.  https://www.dupageco.org/HR/Benefits/
 
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.

Position Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or a related field which required 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 dependable vehicle to use during working hours. Paid HR new hire orientation at our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, is required.

Other Qualifications

Working skill in identifying, analyzing facts and data in order to make recommendations for compliance; ability to interpretant 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