JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Supervising Sanitarian

Department of Public Health

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $74,244

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/18/2024

Mission:CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

Under general supervision, supervises Sanitarians engaged in conducting inspections of establishments that process, prepare, and/or serve food to enforce food safety, sanitation codes and licensing requirements, and/or supervises Sanitarians engaged in conducting inspections of swimming pools and spas to enforce environmental health codes and licensing requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Assign inspections or complaints of sanitation violations to staff and monitors to ensure they are conducted thoroughly and efficiently.

· Reviews inspection reports and citations issued for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of findings.

· Provides assistance and instruction to staff on complex inspections and investigations.

· Conducts field visits to observe inspections and ensure compliance with departmental protocols.

· May assist in conducting inspections and investigations and in preparing reports on findings.

· May issue citations for health code violations.

· Testifies in Administrative Hearings regarding violations found.

· Oversee the training of new staff on inspections, food safety and sanitation codes, environmental health codes and licensing requirements.

· Prepare reports on inspection activities.

· Supervises the maintenance of inspection documents and reports.

· Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries on health code violations and compliance methods.

· Serves as a liaison to City departments, public agencies, and the general public on sanitary codes and enforcement issues.

· Monitors and reviews work performance and productivity of Sanitarians and administrative staff, administers disciplinary actions as required and conducts performance evaluations of staff.

· Assists in collecting samples and taking swabs for laboratory analysis as required.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Work Location: Department of Public Health

Food Protection Program

Address:2133 W. Lexington St. (Main office)

Chicago IL 60612

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.Additional hours may be required to cover the n-call rotating schedule. Supervising Sanitarians are required to work inallcommunities in the City of Chicago.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE