Environmental Health Practitioner

Are you seeking a wonderfully challenging role in an organization with enticing compensation and great benefits? If so, consider an opportunity with McHenry County. McHenry is a great place to live, work and explore. We are the sixth-largest County in Illinois with a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. We provide exceptional service to our residents, all while cultivating a sense of purpose in our work. We also take care of our employees by prioritizing their overall health through our investment in a wellness program and commitment to mental health. We hold firm to the belief that our employees should derive genuine pride from their contributions, fostering a culture of mutual respect within our collaborative workspace. Full-time employees enjoy a pension which provides guaranteed, monthly income for life. Additionally, you can enjoy the peace of job security working in the public sector since we aren’t affected by market fluctuations. Join us in our mission to continue delivering excellence and shaping a better future for McHenry County and its residents.

JOB SUMMARY:

With minimal direction continually performs professional work in all Environmental Health programs with specific emphasis in the Private, Semi-Private, Closed Loop and  Non-Community Water Supplies and Private Sewage Programs. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, staff training and enforcement and oversight of these programs. Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume, multi-tasking workplace. Team oriented environment.

JOB FUNCTION:

 Key responsibilities include:

• Coordination of environmental health practitioner staff assignments.
• Permit application reviews including onsite inspections.
• Staff training.
• Quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Liaison with other governmental agencies.
• Public education and maintaining specific databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible candidate should be a licensed Environmental Health Practitioner with three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Health and
• Preferably two (2) years’ experience in a private sewage and/or potable water program and/or water laboratory.
• May consider an applicant without licensure provided the applicant has relevant experience and meets the minimum qualifications to become licensed within 1 year.

Other Requirements:

All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the Covid vaccination series as determined by the CDC, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays

**Applicants must successfully pass a background check before being hired.**