Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist Macon County Health Department Job Title:

Environmental Health Specialist Company Overview The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is a Certified Local Health Department dedicated to improving public health through various clinical and social preventive services. Our mission is to promote healthy practices among all residents of Macon County, striving to make it one of the healthiest counties in Illinois. Summary Performs environmental health practices and techniques through field and office work; Reviews/approves permits for food service operations and inspects facilities for compliance; Completes activity reports and records of inspections, investigations, and correspondence; Collects required environmental samples under prescribed methods; Reviews applications for construction of water wells, private sewage disposal systems, closed loop wells, and vector control, and conducts field inspections; Participates in making recommendations relative to the protection and disinfection of private water supplies; Investigates complaints relating to applicable programs; Participates in epidemiological surveys including, but not limited to: foodborne illness outbreaks, unhealthful conditions, and methods of control and correction. This position is 100% on-site with no hybrid or remote arrangements. Responsibilities Performs environmental health practices and techniques through field and office work; Reviews/approves permits for food service operations and inspects facilities for compliance; Completes activity reports and records of inspections, investigations, and correspondence; Collects required environmental samples under prescribed methods; Reviews applications for construction of water wells, private sewage disposal systems, closed loop wells, and vector control, and conducts field inspections; Participates in making recommendations relative to the protection and disinfection of private water supplies; Investigates complaints relating to applicable programs; Participates in epidemiological surveys including, but not limited to: foodborne illness outbreaks, unhealthful conditions, and methods of control and correction. Requirements Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health OR Minimum of bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical and/or biological sciences and one (1) year full time experience in environmental health. Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) preferred (must submit a copy of license and proof of 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every license period). If you are passionate about improving public health and making a difference in your community, we invite you to apply for the Environmental Specialist position at the Macon County Health Department today!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,600.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Decatur, IL 62521 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Decatur, IL 62521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person