ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I

Environmental Health Specialist I

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Environmental Health Specialist. Travels to perform difficult and complex professional environmental health investigations and regulatory inspections at regulated entities, including site assessment, sample collection, and hazard identification for Office of Health Protection Programs with an emphasis on Lead Programs in the regional office.

Benefits Statement As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) 13-14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources *These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Essential Functions Under immediate supervision Prepares routine reports on investigation findings, sample reports and corrective action necessary for compliance with applicable 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. Attends and completes mandatory knowledge-based and practical training required by the 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 possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical and/or biological sciences.

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.