ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III

Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under the “My Documents → Additional Documents” section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Environmental Health Specialist 3. This role involves traveling to conduct complex professional environmental health investigations and regulatory inspections at regulated entities, including site assessment, sample collection, and hazard identification. The work emphasizes Lead Programs in the IDPH Westchester Regional Office. Essential Functions Under direction of Regional Supervisor. Prepares detailed reports on investigation findings, regulatory inspection reports, and corrective action necessary for compliance with applicable program and division mandates and regulations. Participates in conferences, consultations and corrective action planning with owners, the public, program partners, and the regulated industry related to applicable environmental programs. Collects, prepares, and submits environmental samples for laboratory testing. Attends and completes mandatory knowledge‑based and practical training required by Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements for regional program activities. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with at least 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences. Requires three (3) years of professional experience in environmental health practice. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations. Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental health regulatory assessments and inspections at regulated entities. Three (3) years of experience writing inspection reports and communications to the public and regulated entities. Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of general environmental health sanitation principles and practices. Three (3) years of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques. Three (3) years of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15‑09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury. Work Hours Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Headquarter Location 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois, 60154 Work County Cook Agency Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group Environmental & Natural Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)