Monday, June 10, 2019

Environmental Health Practitioner/Sanitarian


Environmental Health Practitioner/Sanitarian
The Boone County Health Department is currently hiring an Environmental Health Practitioner/Sanitarian. The Environmental Health Practitioner/Sanitarian promotes individual and population public health by providing the essential services of public health within a variety of settings. Responsibilities include inspecting properties, businesses or homes; collecting samples; identifying health and environmental hazards, assists in food-borne and water-borne illness outbreak investigations; providing community health education and health promotion activities; ensuring compliance with a broad range of current local health and environmental codes, regulations and policies; participating in multi-faceted health or environmental projects; and providing technical assistance and information to individuals, families and groups regarding public health and environmental issues. This position requires knowledge of public health and environmental science. Bilingual in English/Spanish encourages to apply. 
·         Bachelor's degree (B.A.) related to the field of Health/Environmental/Planning from a four-year college or university with a concentration of study in natural science.
·         A minimum of 30 credit hours in basic sciences with at least three (3) hours in each of the following areas: physical sciences, chemical sciences, biological sciences, and math.
·         Valid Illinois driver's license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
·         LEHP licensure strongly encouraged
The Boone County Health Department offers compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit a cover letter, application, and resume to Amanda Mehl, Boone County Health Department, 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008 or submit electronically to info@boonehealth.org. EOE