Environmental Health Training Specialist

HEALTH - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINING SPECIALIST

Job Description Summary

To oversee and ensure compliance in order to safeguard the public health through enforcement and education of state, federal, and county regulatory programs and requirements. The programs and requirements include:

• Food Protection
• Private Water Supplies
• Semi-Private Water Supplies
• Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Non-Community Public Water Supplies
• Vector control
• Closed loop wells
• etc.

Ensures design, development, coordination, and implementation of training programs for the Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the basic sciences (state requirement) or a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from a National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Must be a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of various training techniques is required.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Time management skills are essential.
• If applicable, must attend orientation with IDPH within one year of employment.
• Must receive annual continuing education in each program (food program 5 hours/year, water program 3 hours/year, onsite wastewater program 3 hours/year) as applicable.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently, including but not limited to:
  Windows based operating systems;
  Microsoft Office software such as Word, Outlook, and Excel;
  Presentation software such as PowerPoint and Canva.
• Familiarity with collaboration software such as SharePoint preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written as well as strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain working relationships with other numerous outside agencies, and the public.
• Must also possess public speaking skills.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.