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Job Title: Public Health Sanitarian
Company: Kendall County Health Department
Address: 811 W John St
Yorkville
Illinois
60560
Phone: (630) 553-8053
Fax:
Website: https://www.kendallhealth.org/
Contact Title:
Contact Name:
Email: kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov
Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Location: 811 W John St. Yorkville
Job Title: Public Health Sanitarian
Openings: 1
Over 18 Required: Yes
Rate: $46,500.00 per year
Shift: 1st, 2nd
Description: Work in all environmental health programs, which include, but are not limited to food sanitation, potable water supply, private sewage disposal, public health nuisances, tanning & body art, mosquito borne disease, indoor radon, solid waste management, emergency response, & other special programs & projects.
Collects environmental samples as required for laboratory analysis; performs simple & routine field tests.
Explains state laws, local ordinances, rules & regulations, offers guidance on sanitation practices & principles, provides advice regarding improvements or corrections necessary to assure compliance with applicable laws, rules & regulations.
8:30 am – 4:30pm, onsite Monday through Friday with evenings and weekends as directed.
Job Requirements
Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required in the physical and/or biological sciences (minimum of 30 semester hrs./45 quarter hrs.)
A minimum of three (3) years of field experience in an environmental health-related discipline preferred.
Illinois LEHP (Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner) preferred.
Ability to pass background check.
Valid Illinois Driver’s License.

14 1/2 paid holidays per year (Holidays are approved each year by the Kendall County Board).
Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
Paid Sick Time – 6 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
Paid Personal Time – 40 hours annually.
Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members; HSA and FSA options.
Dental and Vision Insurance – available for employee and family members.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions.
Employer sponsored Life Insurance – employee only coverage.
Employee sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members.
AFLAC benefit options.
Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options.
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs.
Personal development encouraged; time allocated for training.
Lift 25+ lbs (unassisted): No
Lift 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
To be Considered: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Apply Online, Call
Available Until: 07/21/2025
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