The principal function of the Health Inspector is to ensure public establishments such as restaurants, food-manufacturing plants, grocery stores, public swimming pools and hotels (as examples) operate in a sanitary and safe way. Health inspectors respond to complaints or emergencies. When facilities do not comply with public health and sanitation laws, inspectors issue citations and inform the facility owner of the corrections needed to pass an inspection. Inspectors aid in the betterment of the community through consistent reinforcement of health mandates.

Works under the supervision of the Building Commissioner.

None generally.

· Inspect facilities for sanitation or public health violations (both planned and unannounced).

· Primary and follow-up inspections of public establishments to ensure compliance with sanitary codes.

· Relay violations utilizing inspection reports.

· Respond to questions regarding documented violations, prepare detailed reports and maintain inspection records.

· Analyze data from an inspection or sampling to determine if a public health threat exists.

· Prepare reports, convey compliance information to facility owners and explain technical information to a non-technical audience. Inspectors may relay establishment violations to the owner or manager and ensure he or she resolves the violations within an appropriate amount of time.

· May be required to testify at hearings regarding establishment violations utilizing inspection reports.

· Performs other related duties as assigned. 

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Attends Village-sponsored events or meetings, as required. Including: obtaining food handlers, allergen awareness, and food handlers manager’s license. Paid for by Village of Alsip, unless application already has such.

Attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions related to position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The Health Inspector will possess an associate’s degree in natural science, environmental health science, or a related field, two to three years of progressively responsible experience in either the sanitarian inspection field or directing the activities of public health technicians, or a relative combination of education and experience. 

Computer experience to include MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint. 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Comprehensive knowledge of public health and sanitation laws.

· Observant and have good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment.

· Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations.

· Familiar with 2021 Code Book 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Multi-line phones; personal computer including word processing and spreadsheet software, H.T.E. software; printers, copy machine; postage machine; fax machine; calculator, shredder, and microfiche

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment may be loud; the environment may be dirty, dusty or wet.

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, background check, physical examination and job-related tests may be required.