Sanitarian I

Position Title: Sanitarian I Hourly Wage: $24.00/hour

Pay Grade: P-2 FSLA: Non-Exempt

Division: Environmental Health Protection Union Status: Union

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY EMPLOYEES MUST RESIDE IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY IL OR BE WILLING TO MOVE TO ST. CLAIR COUNTY IL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF DATE OF HIRE.

POSITION SUMMARY

With limited supervision, performs Environmental Health duties spanning multiple program areas. Independently performing difficult inspections, complaint investigations, surveys, and re- inspections. Instructs and advises owners and operators of deficiencies and violations. May serve as lead worker to other Sanitarians/Inspectors in a program of specialization.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position provides no direct supervision of Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position is under the direct supervision of the assigned Manager and the Director of Environmental Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes review of plans, permits, applications; inspects food service facilities, private sewage disposal systems, private water supplies, solid waste inspections, landfills, compost sites, transfer stations, open dumps and other Environmental Health Programs as required.

• Completes activity reports, inspections, investigations, technical reports and correspondence. Communicates information with the general public, complainant, owner/manager and co-workers on solid waste issues as well as other Environmental Health programs and general environmental issues.

• Investigates complaints involving possible sanitary violations; provides recommendations on solutions/requirements for corrections and makes follow-up inspections.

• Presents public in-services on Environmental Health programs and services.

• Participates in epidemiological surveys; seeks methods of control and correction; collects and submits environmental samples and monitors as required.

• Assists with the operations of the Environmental Health Programs.

• Assists with statistics/projects/reports/case preparation for litigation as required by Health Department and program funding agencies.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be familiar with the practices of environmental health and environmental protection.

• Must have the ability to prepare detailed, comprehensive reports and maintain records of field investigations and/or inspections.

• Must have the ability to interpret pertinent laws, regulations, rules and policies and procedures of the agency to individuals and to the general public.

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain liaison with the general public, municipal officials, facility operators and/or owners.

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent in the physical and/or biological sciences;

• AND -

Credentials necessary for registration and maintenance of license by the State of Illinois as an Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) or an Environmental Health Practitioner in Training;

• AND -

Successful completion and maintenance of the Illinois Department of Public Health and ANSI Accredited Food Protection Manager Certification, as well as the Allergen Training;

• AND -

Successful completion of certification from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as an Inspector for non-hazardous solid waste management sites.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.

• The physical stamina and ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on variable terrain in varying climates to perform the required inspections.

• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials and or equipment equivalent to seventy-five (75) pounds.

• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.

• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.

• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.

• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.

• May require provision of services at off-site locations.

• A valid Illinois Driver's License.

• A dependable automobile for use in position.

• Auto insurance in effect with at least the minimum limits of liability as outlined and required by the state of Illinois.

• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.

• Health Department employees:

• Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal if over 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but not required at this time and maybe subject to change.

• Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.

• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.

• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Union

Heallth Dept. Local 100

Shift Type

First Shift

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