Environmental Health Specialist 1

The DuPage County Health Department is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist I in Wheaton, IL. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of food service establishments, schools, and pools, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and responding to citizen complaints. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or a related field. This full-time position includes benefits and may involve some evening and weekend work.
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 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.
• 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.
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.
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