Job Title: Environmental Health Inspector/Registered Sanitarian

Hours: part -Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $54,029 -$60,774

About the Role:

Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting environmental health inspections and evaluations of more than ordinary difficulty while making recommendations for action in programs requiring departmental approval, license or permit. Provides environmental health services to citizens.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Inspects and evaluates premises having environmental health significance, such as food service establishments, public swimming pools, bathing beaches, on-site water and sewage disposal systems, sites of alleged public health problems, and any other facilities of environmental health significance.

2. Enforces county and state laws, ordinances and regulations.

3. Provides environmental health services such as subdivision review, water supply permit and sewage system review, foodborne or waterborne disease investigation, groundwater contamination and other detailed environmental health problems.

4. Provides general consultation to architects, engineers, developers and builders in relation to sanitation requirements.

5. Provides assistance and guidance to citizens and agencies with environmental health problems and explains environmental health problems to interested groups.

6. Prepares detailed correspondence and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental health, biological, chemical or physical sciences, or engineering.

Experience: Three (3) years as an environmental health sanitarian working in general environmental health.

NOTE: If not yet registered with the State of Michigan as a Registered Sanitarian, the employee is titled “Sanitarian” and paid at one grade less on the salary schedule. Sanitarians may qualify with an Associate’s Degree in the field of environmental health, biological, chemical or physical sciences, or engineering and a minimum of two (2) years experience with environmental health services, food service inspection, sewage treatment or other environmental health duties.

SPECIAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• State of Michigan registration as a Registered Sanitarian.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.
• In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
• Duties require sufficient mobility and physical condition to perform essential functions of the position which may include, but is not limited to, lifting objects up to

50lbs, walking on uneven terrain, slippery conditions, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods of time in a wide variety of uncontrollable weather conditions, temperatures, and indoor/outdoor environments.

Berrien County Employee Benefits

A career with the Berrien County Health Department provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a County Employee you and your family can have access to the following:

· Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

· Dental and Vision Reimbursement or BCBS Insurance enrollment

· Employee Mental Health Assistance Program (EAP)

· Berrien County Pension/ Employee Retirement Plan

· 12 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Time off

· Paid Sick Time

· Public Service Loan forgiveness

· Life Insurance

About the Perks:

The Berrien County Health Department offers a rewarding work environment, values creative thinking, and emphasizes employee professional development. The generous benefits package includes paid holidays/time off, health insurance, and retirement options. Visit the Health Department website to learn more about all the Berrien County Health Department does for our community. Go to http://bchdmi.org/581/Employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,029.00 - $60,774.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person