What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I 136-25 position at Kalamazoo County Government?
This position is with the Land Water & Wastewater Team.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to conduct inspections to license/permit food establishments, wells, septic systems, body art facilities, child/adult care facilities, bathing beaches, campgrounds, and swimming pools to determine compliance with food code, well code, sanitary code, and other standards set by the State of Michigan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs inspections, issues permits, writes reports, and enforces related codes and safety regulations for public venues.
- Conducts plan reviews and inspects fixed facility, temporary, special transitory, and mobile food establishments to ensure compliance with applicable code standards.
- Enforces hygiene and safety regulations of public recreational water facilities, including pools, spas, and beaches
- Samples, tests, and inspects private and public water systems; performs soil analysis and permits/inspects on-site sewage treatment systems; drafts corresponding reports and enforces corrective actions.
- Conducts inspections and enforces regulations for body art facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and bloodborne illness prevention.
- Performs environmental health inspections of child and adult care facilities, including food service, buildings, drinking water systems, septic systems, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Responds to and investigates housing complaints and other issues; condemns dwellings.
- Engages with community members to address environmental and health issues, such as trash, drug contamination, mold, and bedbug activity.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Environmental Health, or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience in public health inspections, public relations, and environmental services
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
Pay Scale-108
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Position : 10015009
Code : 25136-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Job Family : ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH
Posting Start : 10/23/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details : Benefits Information
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $27.98
Salary : $28