Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking to fill a full-time (40-hour week) Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training position. The position will be under the direct supervision of a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP).
Responsibilities include:
- Perform technical field inspections of public places such as restaurants, retail establishments, water wells, private sewage and water supply systems to ensure that these environments are safe and healthy.
- Assist in the enforcement of environmental and public health laws and regulations
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental health or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in physical or biological science
- Must acquire an Illinois Environmental Health Practitioner’s license within three (3) years of employment.
- Valid driver's license, dependable transportation and proof of auto insurance
CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment
- 14 paid holidays per year
- 12 sick days earned per year
- 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
- short-term and long-term disability benefits
- comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
The expected annual starting salary is $47,170. Full annual salary for a Class 5 Environmental Health Specialist In-Training is $47,170 - $63,679 for a 40-hour week.
To apply, go to: https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online at?CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.
This recruitment will remain open until filled, however, it will not close prior to August 12, 2025. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.
Posted July 29, 2025
