Department Manager 6/Environmental Manager

Wayne County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter County of Wayne seeks a Department Manager 6 to lead environmental health programs and ensure regulatory compliance across environmental health initiatives. You will supervise staff, oversee inspections, and coordinate program operations to protect community health.

Responsibilities include managing diverse programs such as lead poisoning prevention, onsite wastewater, pool inspections, and care facility oversight. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, Biological Science, or a closely related field.
• Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian.
• A valid State of Michigan driver's license and acceptable driving record; automobile available for daily use.
• At least six years of environmental health experience, with at least four years in general environmental health program areas (food services sanitation, water supplies, on-site sewage disposal management, institutional sanitation, vector control, recreational sanitation, etc.). Experience must include at least two years of supervisory or special assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Environmental Health Unit programs and staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and grant requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and program activities across multiple environmental health programs.
• Prepare reports and respond to emergencies as directed by Department Executives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public health leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health / Public Health / Engineering / Biological Science

Job description

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Environmental Health Administrator, the Department Manager 6, is a public health leadership role that provides oversight, and management of environmental health programs designed to protect and promote community health. This includes providing direction of program operations, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, supervision of staff, and direct implementation of policies and procedures for the assigned programs within the Environmental Health Unit.

REQUIRED TASKS

• Collaborate with various public health and clinical care services programs to participate on investigations that require environmental health expertise
• Establish goals and objectives for the Environmental Management Unit (EMU) and EMU programs and ensure their attainment.
• Establish policies and procedures for the Unit's programs in accordance with grant guidelines or program requirements.
• Oversee, manage and collaborate on the Environmental Health portion of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
• Provide oversight of the Onsite Well and Wastewater Treatment System Program, including the non-community water supply program and the Time of Sale program.
• Provide oversight of the Pool inspection program.
• Provide oversight of Child and Adult care facility requests, inspections, and plan reviews.
• Provide oversight of the campground program.
• Oversee and manage the Vector Surveillance grant programs.
• Act as lead Enforcement Officer for the Unit and back-up Enforcement Officer for the Food Unit.
• Coordinate and conduct Quality Assurance reviews of EMU programs and staff. Ensure all EMU programs remain fully accredited or compliant with the requirements of their respective governing agencies or grants.
• Provide technical and professional expertise to staff.
• Initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Unit as applicable.
• Resolve appeals from the business community, serve residents by providing assistance, education, or referrals.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by Department Executives and as notified by after-hours answering service.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness training and exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, Biological Science, or a closely related field;
• Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian
• A valid State of Michigan driver's license and acceptable driving record; and automobile available for daily use.
• At least six years of environmental health experience, of which at least four years are to be in general environmental health program areas (food services sanitation, water supplies, on-site sewage disposal management, institutional sanitation, vector control, recreational sanitation, etc.) Experience must include at least two years of supervisory or special assessment experience.