Environmental Health Field Coordinator

Livingston County

Howell (MI)

On-site

USD 107,453,000 - 136,382,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision

HSA with employer match

Voluntary 457 plan

Disability & Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation, sick days & 13 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Livingston County is seeking a Field Program Coordinator to oversee environmental health programs, staff training, and inspections of septic systems and drinking wells. You will supervise field activities, coordinate reviews of water and sewage projects, and ensure compliance with health laws and county codes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in environmental health, plus several years of experience and professional registration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or related field and three years of progressively more responsible experience in environmental health and health programs.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian.
Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental health, applying local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, and the County sanitation codes and programs.
Considerable knowledge of supervisory and managerial principals, public health principles, developing and implementing policies and procedures, assessment and evaluation techniques, and groundwater and surface water testing procedures and practices.
Skill in assembling and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulating policy and service recommendations.
Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and making presentations in public forums.

Responsibilities

Coordinates staff to ensure a high quality of professional service and maintenance of environmental health standards.
Oversees the review of proposed water supply and sewage disposal projects, subdivision plats, and so forth.
Confers with architects, engineers, and owners as to functional design for facilities when approval is prescribed by statute or local code.
Evaluates the various minimum program requirements and develops and implements policies and procedures to meet compliance within the programs to maintain accredited status.
Responds to a variety of inquiries, concerns, and complaints in person and over the phone.
Ensures compliance with quality control policies regarding well siting, well construction, and water testing.
Provides technical guidance to staff, local communities, and the general public.
Coordinates and participates in water sampling and analyses and prepares reports of results.
Performs the duties of a Sanitarian in all programs administered by the environmental health division on an as needed basis.
Coordinates the hearing of enforcement cases for the programs supervised.
Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth.
Complies with the Department of Public Health's quality improvement policy and actively participates in the quality improvement plan.
Perform all other duties as assigned.