Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 49197 

​Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPEC II - 13769 

Office: Health Protection

Division: Environmental Health 

Posting ID: 53-24-0331 / 49197

Posted: 8/20/2025-9/4/2025

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,384; Full Range $5,384 - $7,631/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: St. Clair
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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Environmental Health Specialist in the Division of Environmental Health. The selected candidate will perform investigations of environmental health hazards, including Lead in homes, and conduct inspections of regulated facilities, such as pools and other recreational facilities. The individual in this position will also support other Environmental Health program activities and outbreak investigations.

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:  .

Essential Functions

• Travels to conduct complex on‐site environmental lead investigations to identify the source of lead hazards to children.
• Participates in the investigations of complaints and potential violations of applicable laws and regulations of suspected environmental hazards, public health emergencies and possible cases of environmental carried illness or disease.
• Writes complex reports concerning environmental lead investigations, suggests mitigation techniques and begins enforcement procedures concerning violations of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act and testifies in court in support of inspection finds as required.
• Provides training to individuals in local health departments to conduct investigations of the dwellings of lead poisoned children, including the use of XRF equipment, destructive testing techniques and chemical identifications of lead hazards.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical and/or biological sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in environmental health practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience conducting field inspections, surveys and investigations to determine eligibility for licensure or certification and /or assess compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• One (1) year of experience related to environmental sample collection and result interpretation.
• One (1) year of experience preparing and/or reviewing evidence for court proceedings regarding environmental health regulatory programs and regulated entities.
• One (1) year of experience conducting and directing training courses addressing environmental health activities covered by laws and regulations.
• One (1) year of experience establishing, maintaining and improving cooperative working relationships with all entities on environmental health issues.
• One (1) year of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires use of personal vehicle for extensive work-related travel within the State.
• Requires possession of a current and valid Driver's license.

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 1,200 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 8:30 to 5:00
Work Location: 11 Executive Dr, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 62208
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
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 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.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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