ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SANITARIAN

FULL TIME (35 Hours per week)

AFSCME Position, Non-exempt

Essential Duties:

• Conducts onsite sanitary surveys of Type II public water supplies.   
• Conducts onsite evaluations to assess soil and site conditions relative to onsite sewage disposal.
• Issues permits for sewage disposal systems and onsite water supplies and conducts inspections to assure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Inspects and advises food service establishments to ensure Regulatory Minimum Program Requirements met.
• Investigates complaints and alleged violations.
• Travel to evaluate campgrounds, public swimming pools, temporary and permanent food service establishments.
• Prepares letters, reports, and correspondence pertaining to activities.
• Collects samples from surface water and drinking water sources for analysis as appropriate.
• Assists the public in the field, office, or by telephone with questions, comments, or complaints on related program matters.
• Accurate data entry in computer software products such as Microsoft Office, Hedgerow, Outlook, and similar products.
• Delivers services in a respectful and professional manner at all times, and demonstrates cultural competency.

Requirements:

• Registered as Environmental Health (EH) Sanitation in Michigan. (Level II) - preferred
• Commitment to become Registered EH Sanitarian within three (3) years (Level I) will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in EH, Biology, Chemistry, Food Service, or related field and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Sufficient mobility to work both in office and on-site (field) settings.
• Excellent communication & organizational skills.
• Ability to provide services to vulnerable populations in a culturally competent and non-judgmental manner.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Wage:

Level I-$24.48 per hour starting wage, increasing to $26.93 after successful completion of probationary period or Level II- $25.24 per hour starting wage, increasing to $27.67 after probation, in accordance with current Union contract plus full benefit package.

Submit resume and cover letter if interested to kbartz@dhd4.org . This posting will remain open until filled with preference given to those applications received by 10/24/24. DHD4, Human Resources, 100 Woods Circle, Suite 200, Alpena, MI  49707

Environmental Sanitarian 10-24.pdf