Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) / LEHP in Training

Position Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) / LEHP in Training Work Hours 8AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday Benefits and Perks Salary range: up to $64,144.50 per year (AFSCME union position) Time off: 2 weeks paid vacation | 12 paid sick leave days 3• paid personal days | 13 •paid holidays per year 4 weeks Maternity/Paternity paid time off Family Medical Leave Act (

FMLA Insurance:

Health Insurance | Dental Insurance | Life Insurance Other benefits: Mileage reimbursement | Death Benefits | Retirement To Apply Submit application and supporting documents through one of the following methods: 1) Mail John W. Ridley, MHCDS Director of Public Health Sangamon Co. Dept. of Public Health 2833 S. Grand Avenue, East Springfield, IL 62703

Sangamon County Department of Public Health Job Application Deadline:

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Sangamon County Department of Public Health:

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Main Campus:

2833 South Grand Avenue East | Springfield, IL 62703-2175 | (217) 535-3100 The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as an LEHP or LEHP in Training. These duties include but are not limited to the following: Ability to interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local laws in different environmental health programs Assist in emergency response efforts and food-borne disease investigation Attend seminars, workshops, and educational trainings related to environmental health activities Conduct preliminary and final inspections of food service establishments, private wells, private sewage disposal systems, and non-hazardous solid waste management sites relative to applicable laws, rules and regulations Develop and distribute post-inspection reports to relevant stakeholders Investigate complaint-driven public health nuisances Provides consultation and education to organizational owners and contractors regarding applicable federal, state, and local regulations Perform vector surveillance and environmental sampling The work assigned to this position may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks for this position. This position is covered under the Laborers Union.

Required Qualifications:

A valid Class D Illinois Driver's License Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health o OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 hours of Applied Sciences On occasions and in the event of a public health emergency, this position may be required to work evening and/or weekends

Desirable Qualifications:

Prior experience in Environmental Health o OR experience in Public Health Possess excellent interpersonal skills Proficient in foreign language Strong oral and written abilities Page 2• of 2•

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $64,144.50 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person