Job Requisition ID: 49479
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III - 13753
Office: Health Protection
Division: Environmental Health
Posting ID: 53-26-0016/ 49479
Posted: 9/3/2025-9/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242/month; Full Range $6,242-$9,021 /month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to independently perform detailed engineering surveys, review assessments and assists in performing technical review, planning, and directing the enforcement of laws and regulations to provide safe and sanitary conditions for Manufactured & Modular Homes, Mobile Structures, Manufactured Home Communities. Conducts non-routine investigations in response to complaints, contamination or illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and coursework in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
• Requires two (2) years professional experience in the practice of environmental engineering, sanitary engineering, or public health engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience conducting detailed on-site professional environmental engineering investigations and studies for general engineering program activities.
• Two (2) years of experience preparing detailed reports on investigation findings, sample reports or corrective action.
• Two (2) years of experience performing reviews of licensure applications.
• Two (2) years of experience in environmental field sampling equipment and testing techniques.
• Two (2) years of experience responding to routine public inquiries by phone, email or mail regarding rules and regulations.
• Two (2) years of work experience using Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.

• Under direction, completes reviews of engineering plans associated with manufactured home communities.
• Prepares detailed technical reports of assessment, inspections, and investigations.
• Assists with review of licensure applications.
• Participates in conferences with regulated entities and the general public explaining statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Attends and completes mandatory knowledge-based and practical training required by the Office of Health Protection standard operating procedures and program requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.