Environmental Health Specialist III

Westchester, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5928 - 8493

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Environmental Health

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:53117
Closing Date: 02/17/2026
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPEC III - 13770

Office:Health Protection

Division:Environmental Health

Posting ID:/ 53117

Posted: 01/30/2026 - 02/17/2026

Skill Option: Environmental Health

Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5928 /month; Full Range $5928-$8493/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform difficult and complex food safety and dairy inspections collecting samples investigating complaints and providing detailed technical reports for supervisory review and approval. Conducts non-routine investigations in response to complaints contamination or illness.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Functions

Under direction of Regional Program Supervisor.
Prepares notices and reports on investigation findings regulatory inspection reports and corrective action necessary for compliance with applicable program and division mandates and regulations.
Travels to conduct investigations in response to complaints contamination or illness outbreaks.
Attends and completes mandatory knowledge-based and practical training required by Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements for regional program activities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college with a with at least 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences.
Requires three (3) years professional experience in environmental health practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local state and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations.
Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental health regulatory assessments and inspections at regulated entities.
Three (3) years of experience writing inspection reports and communications to the public and regulated entities.
Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of general environmental health sanitation principles and practices.
Three (3) years of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques.
Three (3) years of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word Excel PowerPoint etc.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds 6 regional offices 3 laboratories and over 1200 employees IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention health promotion regulation and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center Westchester IL 60154
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.

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Required Experience:

Job Requisition ID:53117Closing Date: 02/17/2026Agency:Department of Public HealthClass Title:ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPEC III - 13770Office:Health ProtectionDivision:Environmental HealthPosting ID:/ 53117Posted: 01/30/2026 - 02/17/2026Skill Option: Environmental Health Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: An...