What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp Environmental Health Technician position at Lake County Illinois?
General Description
The Temp Environmental Health Technician is a valuable member of our Environmental health team who with minimal supervision, conduct field investigations and office activities related to environmental health programs. Job duties may include conducting inspections of swimming pools and beaches, food facilities, and other similar programs, collecting water samples, data entry, or other tasks as assigned.
Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Essential Functions
- Conducts, under prescribed methods, environmental inspections or collects samples as required.
- Assists in laboratory activities in support of the preparation and analysis of environmental samples.
- Prepares documentation for inspections or samples collected.
- Assists in office activities in support of the preparation and analysis of environmental samples, including data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Some knowledge of inspections, sampling and laboratory analysis applicable to environmental assessments.
- Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate. Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in a two or four year program with an emphasis on environmental science, biology or closely related field.
- Requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in variable conditions.
- This position also requires occasional exertion and moderately strenuous physical activity.
- This position requires occasional interaction with Spanish speaking clients who have a limited understanding of the English language or who may speak only Spanish.
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
