at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District in Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking to fill a full-time (40-hour week) Environmental Health Specialist I or Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training position. The selected candidate will perform inspections of retail food establishments.
An Environmental Health Specialist I must possess a Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in a physical or biological science and licensed as an Environmental Health Practitioner in Illinois.
An Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training must have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in a physical or biological science and must acquire an Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner's license within three (3) years of employment.
This position requires a valid driver's license, dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance. The selected candidate may be considered for a flexible or part-time remote work schedule after their standardized training has been completed.
CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
14 paid holidays per year
12 sick days earned per year
15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
short-term and long-term disability benefits
comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
The starting annual salary for an Environmental Health Specialist I is $49,524 for a 40-hour week; the annual salary for an Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training is $44,449 for a 40-hour week.
To apply, go to: . Applicants may also come in to apply online at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820.For full consideration, you must complete the application process.
Women, veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian,transgender and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need an accommodation in order to apply, please contact Amy Roberts at aroberts@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.
CUPHD requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (seasonally) unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
This recruitment is open until filled.
Posted May 23, 2023
Women, veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need an accommodation in order to apply, please contact Amy Roberts at aroberts@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.
