Job Requisition ID: 56229
Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Health Protection

Division: Environmental Health

Posting ID: 53-26-0147/ 56229
Posted: 06/09/2026 - 06/24/2026

Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPEC III - 13770
Skill Option: Environmental Health
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,135/month; Full Range $6,135-$8,790 /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 perform complex and technical environmental public health investigations, collecting samples, investigating complaints and providing detailed technical reports and letters to enforce compliance applicable federal and state environmental health laws, regulations, policies and procedures within the Division of Environmental Health.

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

Essential Functions

Travels to conduct complex and technical on-site investigations to determine compliance with program mandates, regulations, policies and procedures.
Participates in the investigations of complaints and potential violations of applicable laws and regulations provides review and direction to the regulated industry on statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
Provides complex and detailed written reports, forms and correspondence related to site investigations and complaints, including sample result interpretation, assembly and submission of evidence and preparation of enforcement documents required to assure compliance with statutory mandates and grant objectives for supervisory review and approval.
Provides training to individuals in local health departments to conduct investigations of the dwellings of lead poisoned children including the use of the XRF equipment, destructive testing techniques and chemical identification 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 minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with 30 semester hours in the physical or biological sciences.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in environmental health practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Lead Risk Assessor license or ability to obtain license within 6 months of employment
Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations
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.
Three (3) years of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to travel extensively within the State.
Requires possession of a valid Driver's license.
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.

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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 11 Executive Dr, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 62208
Work County: St. Clair
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.

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