Grundy County--Job Description
Health Department
Job Title: Environmental Health Sanitarian
Grade: Grade II
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
Department: Health – Environmental Health
Reports to: Director of Environmental Health
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (AFSCME Union)
SUMMARY
The Grundy County Health Department works to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of Grundy County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight agencies.
The ideal candidate will work as a team player, cooperating with colleagues to best serve the residents of Grundy County, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, candidate will possess a positive attitude and be capable of critical thinking, sound judgement and working independently as needed.
Sanitarian performs professional work in the program of environmental health. The emphasis at this level is on the application of general environmental health practices and techniques and consists of field and office work including dissemination of public information and the fostering of improved community and environmental health. Provides support with other environmental programs. Educates public on basic sanitation practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Enforces regulations concerned with food sanitation, sewage disposal, private wells, non-community public water supplies, tanning, nuisance, body art, and other programs
- Conducts training sessions in environmental health programs and practices
- Confers with local groups and authorities on the promotion and enforcement of environmental health standards
- Maintains knowledge of current issues and regulations concerned with the services offered by the Division
- Confers with the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office in the enforcement of state and local regulations.
- Abides by the Policies of the Board of Health and Grundy County Personnel Manual
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
In times of public health emergency, you may be asked to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Grundy County. On occasion must be willing to work an extended and flexible schedule and may be required to be available by phone and /or pager. May be asked to report to work at any time in response to an emergency. Perform emergency response roles, as determined by the situation.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university which included a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent of basic sciences
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, ordinances, technical releases, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in sometimes unique situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Environmental Health Practitioner’s License LEHP) preferred
- A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are a job requirement.
- If applicable; a valid LEHP license and proof of licesure
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell as well as lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.
Send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] with “Sanitarian” in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please.
Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section 1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103).
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
