JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department’s Environmental Health Team is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist I, at their Southeast Public Health Center located in Westmont. 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 apply rules and regulations of state law and local ordinances in a consistent manner.
Pay is $44,400 annually. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week) On-Call (about 4 times a year) After 4:30 pm or weekends depending on temporary food events. This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. You will enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days, accrued sick leave, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. They also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter. They offer affordable health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental and vision insurance. You will also receive milage reimbursement for use of your personal vehicle and a telephone stipend.
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.