SANITARIAN/Environmental Health Specialist

Summary Position Description:
Perform technical field inspections and conduct investigations within Environmental Health Programs for compliance with ESHD/ State of Illinois rules and regulations. Field inspections and investigations include food establishment inspections, on-site private sewage and water well inspections, nuisance investigations, vector investigations, tattoo and tanning parlor, and other inspections/investigations that may pose a threat to the public or environment. In addition, the Sanitarian position is responsible for providing environmental health education services within East Side Health District and assisting with the Emergency Preparedness & Response program.

Essential Functions:

* Conduct regulatory food establishment inspections including routine, complaint (food-borne and non-food-borne), follow-ups, emergencies (ie: fire), and temporary event inspections for compliance with ESHD ordinance and the State of Illinois rules and regulations.
* Perform inspections, investigations, and surveys within water well/onsite private sewage program for compliance with the State of Illinois rules and regulations.

* Perform inspections, investigations, and surveys within tanning/tattoo parlor program for compliance with the State of Illinois rules and regulations.
* Perform inspections, investigations, and surveillance within the vector program for compliance with the State of Illinois rules and regulations.
* Conduct activities associated with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, including participation in training and exercises.
* Provide technical information to and collaborates with partners in the dissemination of public/environmental health education.
* Provides general education and distribution of public/environmental health information including presentations and seminars to the public.
* Provides training and certification for the Food Service Sanitation Certified Manager course.
* Update and document are written records for licensed facilities.
* Collects data and produces reports as required.
* Review plans and performs pre-operational/opening inspections of new and remodeled food service establishments.
* Adheres to East Side Health District Policies and Procedures.
* Maintain expertise and continuing education requirements by attending appropriate training and educational offerings.
*  Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs of the department

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

*  Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours of basic sciences.
* Must meet qualifications (as set forth by the State of Illinois) to take the Licensed Environmental Health Practitioners (LEHP) exam     within 18 months of hire & provide documentation to the District.
*  Applicant must be registered (and maintain a license) as an Environmental Health Practitioner in training upon meeting State of  Illinois requirements.
* Must obtain LEHP certification by the State of Illinois within 36 months of hire. The applicant is responsible for registration and maintenance of license.
* Successful acquisition of a Food Protection Manager certificate from an ANSI-approved provider within 30 days of hire.
*  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with contractors, food establishment operators, and the general public.
*  Ability to interpret and write technical reports.
*  Able to organize and schedule own work with minimal supervision.

* Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
* Current valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable motor vehicle.
*  Ability to be flexible to meet changing workload demands, emergencies, and priorities

Behavior Expectations: 

* Adhere to East Side Health District Code.

* Adhere to the drug-free work environment and submit to drug screening and background checks as required.

* Punctuality in all activities including work attendance, meetings, deadlines, and reports.

* Display professional attitude.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

* The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach and bend.

* Office work to include typing, filing, and working at the computer for extended periods.

* Ability to work outside in extreme conditions

* Walking and bending required.

* Ability to lift 25lbs.

* Drive personal vehicle to and from inspections, meetings, investigations, etc.

* The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements, including evenings and/or weekend as assigned.

Salary : $25 - $31