Overview
Mission: The Chicago Department of Public Health works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient, and Healthy Chicago.
As an essential member of the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Food Safety Division, the Supervising Public Health Inspector 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 & Responsibilities:
- Position assigns 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
- Provide assistance and instruction to staff on complex inspections and investigations
- Conducts field visits to observe inspections and ensure compliance with departmental protocols
- 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.
- Performs related duties as required
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
- Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Practitioner by the State of Illinois within six months of hire
- A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
- Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.
