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: Until filled
Statement from Sangamon County Department of Public Health:
We value diversity and inclusion at Sangamon County Department of Public Health. We strive to reflect this value in our work culture and our passion to the employees and community of Sangamon County.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other part of someone’s identity. If you have a special need or disability requiring accommodation, notify us using one of the contact methods above.
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www.scdph.org
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
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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:
Work Location: In person
