Environmental Compliance Specialist jobs in Champaign, IL

TITLE: Environmental Health Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Environmental Health

POSITITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, the Environmental Health Specialist conducts various environmental health program activities. Environmental health programs include: food service sanitation, sewage disposal, water supplies, radon, vector surveillance, tobacco, lead, body art, tanning, solid waste, and nuisance control. Expected schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical and/or biological sciences

· Requires a current and valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle and proof of auto insurance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner

· Licensed Lead Risk Assessor

· Experience with and knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations

· Experience conducting environmental health regulatory assessments and inspections at regulated entities

· Experience writing inspection reports and communications to the public and regulated entities

· Experience using Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Conducts environmental health program activities including, but not limited to, inspections of food establishments, private sewage disposal systems, private and non-community water wells, tanning and body art facilities, and solid waste haulers

· Conducts vector surveillance activities including but not limited to collecting/testing mosquitoes for West Nile virus, collecting/submitting ticks for disease testing and identification

· Assists with lead risk assessments in homes of children with elevated blood lead levels

· Prepares and submits samples of water, food, etc., for laboratory analysis

· Prepares activity reports and records of inspections, investigations, and correspondence

· Communicates local, state, and federal rules and regulations to the public and regulated entities; offers guidance on sanitation practices and principles to assure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations

· Performs other duties as required or assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. General Office Environment

2. Community Environment

3. Exposure to Infectious Diseases

4. Public and School Establishments

5. Public and Private Property Areas

6. In and Out of Vehicle

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate education and may be requested or even required by their immediate supervisor. All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

BENEFITS:

* Dental Insurance

* Health Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* IMRF Retirement

* Paid Time Off

PAY: $38,000 – $42,000 annually

An Environmental Specialist will not function in any manner other than as trained though the Illinois Department of Public Health certification process. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

Iroquois County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person