Job Description
Join Chicago's frontline public health team in this urgent temporary role protecting our community's wellbeing. As an immediate hire Public Health Inspector, you'll conduct critical facility inspections, enforce health regulations, and respond to public health emergencies. This position offers accelerated onboarding and immediate impact in a dynamic municipal environment.
Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve Chicago's diverse neighborhoods while building invaluable public sector experience. Perfect for professionals seeking rapid career advancement in government health services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of food establishments, childcare centers, and public facilities
- Investigate and document public health complaints and disease outbreaks
- Enforce municipal health codes and regulations with professional authority
- Collect and analyze environmental samples for health hazards
- Develop corrective action plans for non-compliant facilities
- Collaborate with emergency response teams during public health crises
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain digital records
- Provide public education on health safety standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, or related field
- Valid Illinois Public Health Inspector certification (or ability to obtain immediately)
- Minimum 2 years of environmental health inspection experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in emergency situations
- Valid Illinois driver's license and reliable transportation
- Proficiency in inspection software and data collection tools