NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Environmental Health Specialist I
422 N. Cass Avenue - Westmont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yrNEOGOV is expanding its Environmental Health Team at the DuPage County Health Department and is looking to fill the position of Environmental Health Specialist I. The role involves conducting inspections of various facilities, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and engaging in environmental health-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine compliance inspections of retail food service, mobile vending, temporary food vendors; schools; child-care and nursing home facilities; public swimming pools; groundwater sourced private water systems; private sewage disposal systems; vector/animal disease surveillance, collection, and abatement; and other environmental health issues
Prepares electronic inspection reports
Documents all violations issues notices of corrective action and ensures future adherence through periodic follow up visits
Communicates clearly with permit holders
Responds to citizens’ complaints as they relate to environmental health issues
Collects environmental samples and tests as required
Conducts educational presentations on food safety and other general environmental health related topics
Provides and explains educational materials, regulations, policies, and other compliance to permit holders and the public
Participates in emergency response activities as assigned
Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws
Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures
Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality, meets established productivity standards
Available to respond to afterhours emergency calls on a rotating basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or a related field which required a minimum of thirty semester hours or forty-five quarter hours in the physical and/or biological sciences
Must attend paid HR new hire orientation in Wheaton
Working skill in identifying, analyzing facts and data in order to make recommendations for compliance
Ability to interpret and apply policies in a consistent manner
Professional verbal and written communication
Prepares documentation that is consistent with laws and regulations
Maintain records and files
Organize one's work to meet deadlines
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers
Proficient using personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment
Benefits
12 paid holidays per year
12 paid vacation days, 5 paid personal days and accrued paid sick leave
IMRF Pension package
Health insurance plan
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle
Phone stipend
Medical Insurance
Vision Discounts & Insurance
Prescription Plans
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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