Environmental Health Specialist In-Training

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is hiring a full-time Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training in Champaign, IL. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of public places and enforcing health regulations. A bachelor's degree in environmental health or a related field is required. The position offers a salary of $46,245 to $62,431, comprehensive benefits, and encourages diverse applicants. It requires a valid driver's license and obtaining an Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner’s license within three years.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking to fill a full-time (40-hour week) Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training position. The position will be under the direct supervision of a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP).

Responsibilities include:
• Perform technical field inspections of public places such as restaurants, retail establishments, water wells, private sewage and water supply systems to ensure that these environments are safe and healthy.
• Assist in the enforcement of environmental and public health laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental health or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in physical or biological science
• Must acquire an Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner’s license within three (3) years of employment.
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The expected annual starting salary is $46,245. Full annual salary for a Class 5 Environmental Health Specialist In-Training is $46,245 - $62,431 for a 40-hour week.

To apply, go to: https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online at?CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodation in order to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.?

CUPHD highly recommends being fully vaccinated with the most-up-to-date (September 2024 and beyond) COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally). Vaccinations taken prior to September 2024 will not be accepted. Employees not vaccinated are required to mask from December 1st until April 1st of each year. Proof of vaccinations or a signed declination form must be on file with Human Resources prior to start date.

This recruitment will remain open until filled, however, it will not close prior to June 6, 2025. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Posted May 23, 2025