EHS Land Use Sanitarian – Full time / Gaylord

MALPH; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a full-time Land Use Environmental Health Sanitarian position based in Gaylord/Otsego County. The selected candidate will oversee on-site sewage and water supply programs, campground and pool inspections, DHHS/licensed facility inspections, and related regulatory activities.

A Bachelor's degree in environmental health, science, engineering, or related field is required; Michigan or nationally registered applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, science, engineering, or related field required.
• 1–3 years EH inspection and compliance preferred, though not required.
• Michigan driver’s license and current automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site sewage and water supply programs.
• Inspect campgrounds, swimming pools, and DHHS-licensed facilities.
• Enforce regulations and participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises.

Skills

Environmental Health Inspection

Regulatory Compliance

Public Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health, science, engineering, or related field

Job description

EHS Land Use Sanitarian – Full time / Gaylord

• EHS Land Use Sanitarian – Full time / Gaylord

Health Department of Northwest Michigan

Health Department of Northwest Michigan has a full time, land use Environmental Health Sanitarian position available in Gaylord / Otsego County.

The Land Use Sanitarian is the primary contact for Environmental Health Services programs in Otsego County, and also provides support for services in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, 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 -

• the on-site sewage and water supply programs
• campgrounds
• swimming pools
• DHHS and other licensed facility inspections
• regulation enforcement and compliance associated with these programs
• involvement in Public Health Emergency Preparedness exercises

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, (minimum annual wage of $66,185.60 with further consideration for national or Michigan registered applicants,) an excellent benefit package, and generous paid time off.

This position will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by October 16, 2026.

Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.