Date: Sep 18, 2024Location:
Westchester, IL, US, 60154
Job Requisition ID: 41366
Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Office of Health Protection
Division: Environmental Health
Posting ID: 53-24-0148 & 53-24-0166 / 41366
Posted: 09/18/2024 - 10/02/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,301; Full Range $6,301 - $8,844/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC029
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number:
53-24-0148 & 53-24-0166 / 41366
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Regional Plumbing Inspector. Performs highly technical work as a Plumbing Inspector in planning, directing, and coordinating regulation and enforcement of the Illinois Plumbing Code.
Benefits Statement
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 carryover 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
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Travels to perform detailed public health inspections and investigations of private and commercial properties to assure plumbing is installed by licensed plumbers and is installed in compliance with applicable plumbing laws and regulations
- Conduct enforcement activities, as it relates to the Illinois Plumbing Code.
- Confers with owners, managers, operators, employees and the general public, explaining deficiencies and sanitation practices.
- Prepares complex, detailed technical reports of field inspections and investigations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Requires possession of a valid Illinois plumber's license with at least seven years of experience as a plumber.
- Requires successfully passing the Department of Public Health's examination for certification as a Plumbing Inspector within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience performing detailed public health inspections and investigations of private and commercial properties to assure plumbing is installed in compliance with applicable plumbing laws and regulations.
- Seven (7) years of experience using the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of the Plumbing trade.
- Two (2) years of experience preparing and/or reviewing evidence for court proceedings and providing testimony.
- One (1) year of experience providing presentations on regulatory requirements to various entities.
- One (1) year of experience preparing complex, detailed technical reports of plumbing inspections or investigations.
- Four (4) years of experience applying working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mathematics.
- Seven (7) years of experience communicating effectively both verbally and written form with the public and regulators.
- One (1) year of experience with Microsoft software products including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel extensively within the state.
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Requires ability to climb stairs or ladders, access crawl spaces; utility tunnels and other restricted access areas.
- Requires ability to negotiate construction sites in a safe manner, including wearing site-specific required personal protective equipment
Agency Marketing Statement
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester IL 60154
Email: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,301.00 - $8,844.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
