Sanitarians

Job DescriptionSUPERVISING SANITARIAN 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars2133 West Lexington Street, Chicago, IL$74,244 a yearCity of Chicago459 reviewsProfile insightsFind out how your skills align with the job descriptionLicensesDo you have a valid Driver's License license? Yes NoSkillsDo you have experience in Supervising experience ? Yes NoEducationDo you have a High school diploma or GED ? Yes NoJob detailsHere's how the job details align with your .Pay $74,244 a yearShift and schedule Monday to Friday On callLocation 2133 West Lexington Street, Chicago, ILFull Job DescriptionJob Number: 393811-1DescriptionJOB ANNOUNCEMENTSupervising SanitarianDepartment of Public Health Food SanitationNumber of Positions: 4 Additional vacancies possible pending budget approvalMissionCDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. Under general supervision, supervises Sanitarians engaged in conducting inspections of establishments that process, prepare, and/or serve food to enforce food safety, sanitation codes and licensing requirements, and/or supervises Sanitarians engaged in conducting inspections of swimming pools and spas to enforce environmental health codes and licensing requirements.Essential Duties• Assigns inspections or complaints of sanitation violations to staff and monitors to ensure they are conducted thoroughly and efficiently.• Reviews inspection reports and citations issued for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of findings.• Provides assistance and instruction to staff on complex inspections and investigations.• Conducts field visits to observe inspections and ensure compliance with departmental protocols.• May assist in conducting inspections and investigations and in preparing reports on findings.• May issue citations for health code violations.• Testifies in Administrative Hearings regarding violations found.• Oversees the training of new staff on inspections, food safety and sanitation codes, environmental health codes and licensing requirement• Prepares reports on inspection activities.• Supervises the maintenance of inspection documents and reports.• Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries on health code violations and compliance methods.• Serves as a liaison to City departments, public agencies, and the general public on sanitary codes and enforcement issues.• Monitors and reviews work performance and productivity of Sanitarians and administrative staff, administers disciplinary actions as required and conducts performance evaluations of staff.• Assists in collecting samples and taking swabs for laboratory analysis as required.NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.Work Location:Department of Public Health Food Protection ProgramAddress: 2133 W. Lexington St. (Main office), Chicago, IL 60612Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Additional hours may be required to cover the on-call rotating schedule. Supervising Sanitarians are required to work in all communities in the City of Chicago.THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICEQualificationsMinimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, the Natural Sciences, Environmental Health, or a directly related field, plus two years of food sanitation experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceLicensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications• Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Practitioner by the State of Illinois within six months of hire• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.• Some positions may require specialty certification or training (e.g., Illinois Swimming Pool Operator certificate and/or Illinois Structural Pest Control Technician license)Working Conditions• General office environment.• Exposure to fumes or dust.• Exposure to oily or wet environments.• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.• Physical capabilities needed for the position: Some lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.Selection RequirementsThis position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and an Excel skills assessment test as part of the interview. Preference will be given to candidates possessing certain qualifications.APPLICATION EVALUATIONInitial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITYTo further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances providing preferences to certain candidates.Residency RequirementAll employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources.ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly EmployerCity of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, MayorPlease note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 08/20/2024. No exceptions will be made.Job Posting: Jul 31, 2024, 11:53:15 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 21, 2024, 11:59:00 PMBU: 10 | Salary: $74,244Pay Basis: Yearly