Job Postings

Title: Public Health Nurse - Childhood Lead Poisoning

Closing Date: 11/27/26

Description: In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with families impacted by childhood lead exposure, providing education, nursing case management, and connections to important medical, environmental, and community resources. Your work will help families understand the risks of lead exposure, navigate available services, and take steps to protect their children's health.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a meaningful community-based setting while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule, this could be the opportunity for you!

More Info: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kentcountymi/jobs/5539933/public-health-nurse-childhood-lead-poisoning

Title: Registered Nurse – Communicable Disease (Part-Time)

Closing Date:11/27/26

Description: The Kent County Health Department is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse to support Hepatitis C disease investigation and treatment linkage efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient education, disease prevention, testing, treatment coordination, and community outreach. 

More Info: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kentcountymi/jobs/5541107/registered-nurse-communicable-disease-part-time

Environmental Health Administrative Assistant - Vacancy Announcement

Under the supervision of the Environmental Health Director, the Environmental Health Administrative Assistant is a full-time, 5 day a week team member in the Three Rivers office of the Environmental Health section.  The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience as an Administrative Assistant and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.  The successful candidate will be required to complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner, will have the ability to work with people in a positive and cooperative manner, will be committed to the completion of common objectives, must be able to adapt to a changing environment, and must consistently exercise good judgment.  The successful applicant must provide their own reliable transportation and have a valid driver’s license. 

Employment Qualifications:

Education:  High school diploma or GED with additional vocational training in office management, Associates Degree in Business or related field preferred. 

Experience & Required Skills:

Special Requirement:  Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and reliable transportation, as work-related travel may be required. 

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

This is a full-time position located in the Three Rivers office; 37.5 hours per week with a starting wage of $18.55 per hour.  BHSJCHA offers a full range of fringe benefits including Health, Dental, Optical, and Life Insurances, Sick and Annual Leaves, an Employer Contributed Retirement Savings Plan and Health Savings Accounts.

Application Process:                                                                                  

Qualified applicants should submit their resumes with cover letter to:

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Vacancy Announcement – Administrative Services Director

Under the supervision of the Health Officer, the Administrative Services Director position provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's financial operations, human resources, information technology, facilities, and serves as the Secretary to the Board of Health, while directly supervising assigned personnel.

The Administrative Services Director plays a key leadership role in organizational planning, budget development, financial management, workforce development, policy development, and operational decision-making. The position works closely with the Health Officer and program directors to ensure effective agency operations, responsible stewardship of public resources, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

Employment Qualifications

Education:

Experience and Required Skills:

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation, as work-related travel throughout the district is required.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

This is a full-time position based in Coldwater, Michigan, working 37.5 hours per week.

The starting wage is $39.65 per hour.

BHSJCHA offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including:

About BHSJCHA

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency serves residents throughout Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph Counties. Our mission is Helping People Live Healthier, and we are committed to providing quality public health services and being a trusted health resource for the communities we serve.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter to the attention of:

Kayse O’Donnell
Human Resource Support Specialist
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
570 Marshall Rd.
Coldwater, MI  49036
Email: odonnellk@bhsj.org

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Job title: Environmental Public Health On-Site Supervisor

Closing date: December 31, 2026

Link to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/calhouncounty/jobs/4480962009

The On-Site Program Supervisor plays a key leadership role in supporting Environmental Health programs that protect and promote community health. Reporting to the Environmental & Family Public Health Director, this position provides staff supervision, program oversight, policy development, budget support, and quality improvement leadership. Responsibilities include guiding inspection and enforcement activities, supporting public water and wastewater programs, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations.

The Detroit Health Department is looking for Environmental Health Specialist I and II positions. The positions will perform a wide variety of Environmental Health duties including Food Safety, and other EH inspections including Child Care, Body Art, Swimming Pools, Hotels/Motels, Emergency Shelter, and other inspections under State and City Codes, as well as complaint and Illness investigations. 

Environmental Health Specialist I: $60,600 - $75,800

Environmental Health Specialist II: (requires REHS or Registered Sanitarian Certification) $67,100 - $87,200

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/5539014/environmental-health-specialist-ii-i-health-wellness-department?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job title: Sanitarian I

Closing date: December 31, 2026

Link to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/calhouncounty/jobs/4462407009?gh_src=zu2xdhsg9us

This position reports to the Onsite Program Supervisor and is primarily responsible for well and septic program activities including residential wells, residential wastewater treatment systems, existing system evaluations, and more.  Additional duties may include complaint investigations, enforcement actions, consultations, and other related activities.

Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services would like to post the following Environmental Health positions. 

These positions can be found by going to:  Search Jobs - Wayne County Career Site Careers

Public Health Sanitarian 1

The Public Health Sanitarian I reports to the Department Manager 6. This position may conduct inspections or environmental sampling in one or more various programs including: Food, Pool, Childcare, Body Art, Septic/Well, Campground, or Vector Surveillance.  The Public Health Sanitarian 1 will function as the primary trainer for employees in the lower classifications and conduct quality assurance activities with Environmental Compliance Technicians.

Closes – November 12, 2026

Department Manager 6/Environmental

Reporting to the Environmental Health Administrator, the Department Manager 6, is a public health leadership role that provides oversight, and management of environmental health programs designed to protect and promote community health. This includes providing direction of program operations, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, supervision of staff, and direct implementation of policies and procedures for the assigned programs within the Environmental Health Unit.

Closes – November 5, 2026

Department Manager 2/On-site Septic & Well Program

The Department Manager 2 is responsible for managing the daily activities of staff within the On-Site Septic and Well Program, and Food Safety program in the Public Health division of Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising and coordinating activities of staff; reviewing and evaluating staff's work as necessary to manage work assignments; conducting quality assurance audits; monitor compliance with grant requirements and delivering technical and professional expertise to On-Site staff.

Closes - November 5, 2026

This posting will remain open until at least November 13, 2026.

This position reports to the Land and Water Program Supervisor and is primarily responsible for Well and septic program activities including residential wells, residential wastewater treatment systems, Type II water supplies, Point of Sale transactions, surface water sampling, etc.  Additional duties may include complaint investigations, enforcement actions, consultations, and other related activities.

The salary is range starting January 1, 2027 will be $61,314.97 to $73,623.81/year.  Promotion to Sanitarian II happens upon completion of one year of service and obtaining RS/REHS certification.  Sanitarian II salary range is $73,194.90 to $87,888.87/year. 

Please see the following link for a full job description and to apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ingham/jobs/5533884/sanitarian-i-land-and-water?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary $39.54 - $58.24 Hourly               Location Kalamazoo, MI

Job Type Permanent Full Time              Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number 6401-26-BFS-026 HMSS   Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date 10/23/2026                     Closing Date 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

Assist the Storage Tank Division Manager in overseeing the underground and aboveground storage tank programs and perform the most complex program tasks, including inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities as defined in Part 211, Underground Storage Tank Regulations, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, as amended, and Public Act 207, the Michigan Fire Prevention Code, and the rules promulgated thereunder. Serve as direct liaison between field staff and Storage Tank Division Manager. Assist field staff, owners and operators, and the general public in the interpretation of Part 211, Public Act 207, and the Rules. Develop and provide training of these laws and rules to public groups and staff. 

This position covers Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)

Experience and Education

Education
Typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Eight years of experience involving the handling, storage, quality control, environmental testing, or regulation of regulated substances including one year equivalent to a Hazardous Materials Storage Inspector 11.

Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a valid driver's license.
40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Course.

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/HazardousMaterialsStorageInspectorSupervisor_439275_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Attach a resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

Employer: State of Michigan

Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Address:

LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
611 West Ottawa
Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Phone:

517-241-1196
517-335-9700

Requirements for the position include possession of a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred major on Environmental Health, Science, Engineering, or related field, and one to three years of expansive work experience.

This position can be located in any of our four counties, but training (up to a year) will take place in Gaylord. Frequent travel to Gaylord after training is also required.  

EXTERNAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should -

• Visit our website www.nwhealth.org for more information on public health
• Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
• Submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) fully completed HDNW job application to careers@nwhealth.org

***All three items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***

This position will remain open until filled.  Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.