Environmental Health Specialist 1

The DuPage County Health Department is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist I in Westmont, IL. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of facilities such as restaurants and schools, ensuring compliance with regulations, and responding to citizen complaints. This full-time position offers benefits, paid training, and opportunities for certification. The role requires independent scheduling and may involve after-hours emergency response.
JOB
Our Environmental Health Team at the DuPage County Health Department is seeking a new team member to join us as an Environmental Health Specialist Iat our Westmont location. 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, 3 weeks of paid time off, to include vacation, sick and personal time. 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. 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.

EXAMPLE OF 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 holdersResponds 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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