What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist I position at DuPage County Health Department?
Our Environmental Health Team at the DuPage County Health Department is expanding and looking to fill positions on our team. We have an opening for an Environmental Health Specialist 1 at our Westmont location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections of permitted facilities (restaurants, other food service establishments, schools, daycares, pools/spas) & engage in environmental health related activities; gain knowledge, interpret and applies rules and regulations of state law and local ordinances in a consistent manner.
This is an on-call position, 20 hours per week, the hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM -4:30PM may include some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You must have the ability to plan and manage your work schedule in an independent work environment
Working skill in identifying, analyzing facts and data in order to make recommendations for compliance; ability to interpret and apply policies in a consistent manner; professional verbal and written communication; prepares documentation that is consistent with laws and regulations; maintain records and files; organize one’s work to meet deadlines; develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; proficient using personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment.
This is an on-call position, 20 hours per week, the hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM -4:30PM may include some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You must have the ability to plan and manage your work schedule in an independent work environment
- Performs routine compliance inspections of retail food service, mobile vending, temporary food vendors; schools; child-care and nursing home facilities; public swimming pools; groundwater sourced private water systems; private sewage disposal systems; vector/animal disease surveillance, collection, and abatement; and other environmental health issues.
- Prepares electronic inspection reports.
- Documents all violations issues notices of corrective action and ensures future adherence through periodic follow up visits.
- Communicates clearly with permit holders
- Responds to citizens’ complaints as they relate to environmental health issues.
- Collects environmental samples and tests as required.
- Conducts educational presentations on food safety and other general environmental health related topics.
- Provides and explains educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance to permit holders and the public.
- Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
- Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
- Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality, meets established productivity standards.
- Available to respond to afterhours emergency calls on a rotating basis.
Working skill in identifying, analyzing facts and data in order to make recommendations for compliance; ability to interpret and apply policies in a consistent manner; professional verbal and written communication; prepares documentation that is consistent with laws and regulations; maintain records and files; organize one’s work to meet deadlines; develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; proficient using personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment.
Salary : $23
