Environmental Health Specialist 1

The DuPage County Health Department is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist I in Westmont, IL. The role involves conducting inspections of various facilities, ensuring compliance with health regulations, preparing reports, and responding to public inquiries. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or a related field. The job includes a comprehensive benefits package and may require evening or weekend work.
Salary : $44,400.00 Annually
Location : 422 N. Cass Avenue - Westmont IL 60559, IL
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number: 25-01013
Service Unit: Public Health Services
Department: Environmental Health
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 4/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

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, 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.

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.
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.

Requirements

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.
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
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.

Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.

Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at

Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.

Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.

Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.

Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.

Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.

Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
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