Public Health Inspector Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform evaluation of the design, construction and installation of dairy equipment.  Evaluates computer operated dairy equipment for fail-safe methods of detecting errors and for consistently producing safe, high quality milk products.  Qualifies and serves as an Interstate Milk Shipment (IMS) Survey Officer for the State of Illinois.  Conducts non-routine investigations in response to complaints, contamination or illness.

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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Under direction, serves as the Department's expert on dairy equipment.
• Studies and approves new equipment by meeting with equipment manufacturer or designer to physically examine new equipment designs which have not been approved by the Food, Dairies and Devices Section.
• Conducts Interstate Milk Shipment (IMS) ratings.
• Evaluates labels for new dairy plants and products to be manufactured in that plant.
• Develops and conducts dairy equipment inspection training of regional and field Sanitarians.
• Reviews equipment blueprints and specifications submitted by manufacturers or field Sanitarians for modification of existing equipment installations for approved construction methods.
• Participates in writing sanitary standards in accordance with "3A Sanitary Standards Inc.", an organization that sets and approves construction standards for the manufacturing of processing equipment.
• Attends continuing education and professional development training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. 
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of environmental or physical sciences. 

• Minimum of 30 semester hours in the physical and/or biological sciences.
• Three (3) years of experience related to environmental health investigation and administration of environmental public health programs.
• Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations, especially pertaining to dairy programs. 
• 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. 

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires physical abilities to conduct inspections, including production lines and large plants and operations.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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

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 $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 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.