State Dairy Rating Officer; Public Service Administrator

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform difficult and complex food safety and dairy inspections, collecting samples, and providing detailed technical reports for supervisory review and approval. Audits Illinois’ dairy producers, dairy processing plants, and bulk milk tankers and haulers that transport, sample and grade fluid milk for quality and safety.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carry over year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Requires professional certification as a Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP)

• Requires four (4) years of experience in the dairy industry and/or regulator field

• Four (4) years of experience in the dairy industry and/or regulator field
• Three (3) years of experience applying knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental health and public health laws and regulations, especially pertaining to dairy operations
• Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental health regulatory assessments and inspections at regulated entities
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques
• Three (3) years of experience collaborating with local health department staff and other public health partners
• Three (3) years of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions apply to this position under 5 ILCS 430/5-45. If offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year after ending State employment, employee shall notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
• This position requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest as described by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.).

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, IDPH operates 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees to fulfill its mission of protecting health and wellness through prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

This position includes specialized skills as used in CBAs and requires travel and regulatory expertise related to dairy sanitation programs. The posting includes information on application instructions and links for applicants.