Number of Applicants
:000+
Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Health Protection
Division: Environmental Health
Posting ID: 53-24-0008 / 36707
Posted: 04/11/2024 - 05/11/2024 & 6/4/2024 - 6/18/2024
Salary: $5,311 - $7,856/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU : RC062
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Job Posting Identification:
53-24-0008 / 36707
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 $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Environmental Health Specialist. Performs highly technical work within the Indoor Air Quality Program. Functions in a professional capacity working on a variety of environmental public health issues, technical problems and of a complexity requiring an in‐depth analysis and knowledge of environmental health.
1. Under direction of the Program Manager, performs difficult and complex professional environmental health investigations and inspections at regulated facilities, including site assessment, sample collection, hazard identification, and risk communication.
2. Prepares detailed technical reports and correspondences concerning observations, field investigations, environmental assessments, proposed work plans, and equipment evaluations.
3. Develops and provides outreach, health education, and training for healthcare professionals, the public, and other interested organizations.
4. Serves as Deputy Occupational Health and Safety Consultant for the Division and helps maintain the respiratory protection program.
5. Maintains the Section’s inventory of equipment for monitoring and sampling, including routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
6. Attends continuing education and professional development training.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702-5056
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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