EHS Food Sanitarian – Full time / Petoskey-Harbor Springs – Emmet County

The Food Sanitarian is the primary contact for the on-site Environmental Health Services programs in Emmet County, who acts as a professional representative of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, and is responsible for the execution of general environmental health programs, such as, but not limited to -

• Inspecting and evaluating food service establishments and mobile food units
• Licensing temporary food events
• Conducting complaint investigations
• Responding to food-borne illness activity
• Regulation enforcement and compliance associated with these programs
• Participating in Public Health Emergency Preparedness exercises and community responses

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, science, engineering, or related field is required, with Michigan or Nationally Registered applicants highly desired. One to three years of environmental health inspection and compliance activities is preferred, although no specific prior experience is required. Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license and current automobile insurance is necessary.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan offers a competitive wage, with further consideration for national or Michigan registered applicants, an excellent benefit package, and generous paid time off. Wage is commensurate with experience and begins at $64,563.20 per year.

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) completed 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.