ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III

The Environmental Health Specialist III position at the Illinois Department of Public Health involves conducting environmental health investigations and inspections, performing site assessments, and preparing reports. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in sciences, three years of experience, and a valid driver's license. The job includes consultations with stakeholders and mandates training. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, and paid time off. The position is based in Rockford, IL.
About the position

The Environmental Health Specialist III position at the Illinois Department of Public Health involves conducting complex environmental health investigations and regulatory inspections. The role emphasizes lead program assessments and requires travel to various regulated entities to perform site assessments, sample collections, and hazard identifications. The specialist will prepare detailed reports and engage in consultations with stakeholders to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities
• Conduct complex environmental health investigations and regulatory inspections.
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• Perform site assessments, sample collections, and hazard identifications.
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• Prepare detailed reports on investigation findings and regulatory inspections.
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• Engage in consultations and corrective action planning with owners and the public.
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• Complete mandatory training required by the Office of Health Protection.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with 30 semester hours in physical or biological sciences.
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• Three years of professional experience in environmental health practice.
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• Current and valid Driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Current Illinois Lead Risk Assessor certification.
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• Experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health laws.
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• Experience writing inspection reports and communications to the public.
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• Experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits
• Paid parental leave
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• Paid holidays
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• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Flexible spending account
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• Pension plan
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• Employee assistance program
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• Vision insurance
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• Paid sick time