ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SANITARIAN

Starting Pay: $27.8673 Hourly ($57,964)
Step A: $28.7197 Hourly ($59,737)
Step B: $29.6082 Hourly ($61,585)
Step C: $30.5308 Hourly ($63,504)
Step D: $31.5260 Hourly ($65,574)
Step E: $32.5567 Hourly ($67,718)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Sanitary Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Sanitary Engineering, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Biological Science or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, develops, executes and reviews environmental health programs in the following areas: food and food service sanitation, Private/Type 3 and Non-community water supplies, sewage disposal, public swimming pools, campgrounds, school and institution food service sanitation, adult/child foster care, child daycares and body art; works under the supervision of an Environmental Health Supervisor; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews plans for proposed food service establishments, engineered on-site sewage disposal and water supplies ensuring adherence to applicable Michigan laws and State Health Codes;
• Inspects all food service establishments, adult/child foster care, child daycare centers, public swimming pools and recreational facilities, campgrounds and body art facilities;
• Reviews plans, issues permits and inspects (Non-community, Private and Type 3) water supplies and sewage disposal systems for homes and small commercial buildings;
• Complaint investigations regarding potential/confirmed foodborne illness outbreaks, water pollution and similar public health nuisances and hazards;
• Provides assistance to affiliated agencies concerning environmental health issues.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of public health laws;
• Knowledge of water supply and sewage disposal systems;
• Knowledge of pollution/contamination of food, water and other environmental areas;
• Ability to enforce public health laws;
• Ability to perform environmental health investigations and prepare necessary reports;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis and to work under stressful conditions;
• Ability to work effectively with the public;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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