Public Health
TitleLicensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP)/ LEHP In Training
Listed On10/14/2025
Listed Until11/30/2025
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as an LEHP or LEHP in Training.
ResponsibilitiesThe Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applicants to perform duties primarily as an LEHP or LEHP in Training. These duties include but are not limited to the following:
Ability to interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local laws in different environmental health programs
Assist in emergency response efforts and food-borne disease investigation
Attend seminars, workshops, and educational trainings related to environmental health activities
Conduct preliminary and final inspections of food service establishments, private wells, private sewage disposal systems, and non-hazardous solid waste management sites relative to applicable laws, rules and regulations
Develop and distribute post-inspection reports to relevant stakeholders
Investigate complaint-driven public health nuisances
Provides consultation and education to organizational owners and contractors regarding applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Perform vector surveillance and environmental sampling
The work assigned to this position may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks for this position.
This position is covered under Laborers Union
RequirementsA valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License
Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment.
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health
On occasions and in the event of a public health emergency, this position may be required to work evening and/or weekends
DesirableQualifications:
Prior experience in Environmental Health
Proficient in foreign language
Strong oral and written abilities
Skills* Possess excellent interpersonal skills
BenefitsSalary & Benefits: up to $60,140.59 depending on qualifications; 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and Family health, dental and life insurance options, mileage reimbursement, death benefits and retirement are available. Use of take home county vehicle and clothing allotment.
Submit Resume & Email Address To: John W. Ridley, Director of Public Health Sangamon Co. Dept. of Public Health 2833 S. Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62703 OR Fax to 217-535-3104 OR Email to healthhr@sangamonil.gov
Position will remain open until filled.
SCDPH is an EEO Employer
Further InfoNone
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