Environmental Health Field Program Lead

Allegan County; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

County-funded retirement plan

2 fitness centers access

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Allegan County is seeking a manager for the environmental health field program. The role enforces federal, state, and county sanitation laws, issues permits for wells and septic systems, and oversees soil erosion controls across Allegan County.

You will ensure quality assurance, train staff, and report to EGLE and the county Board of Commissioners. A starting wage of $73,632 per year supports a robust benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree as listed is required.
• EH Specialist or Sanitarian certification is required.
• Knowledge of soil erosion/SED control rules is required.
• Familiarity with Michigan Pool and Campground rules.
• Knowledge of public health accreditation basics.
• Subsurface soil criteria knowledge is required.
• Understanding of on-site water/sewage regulations.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance on permits and inspection reports for water and sewage programs.
• Serve as content expert for advanced residential/commercial sites and food/body art facilities.
• Train new staff on field skills, software, and technical writing.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coach staff as needed.
• Approve timesheets, PTO, reimbursements, and purchase orders.
• Prepare quarterly water/sewage reports to EGLE and bi-weekly reports to county.
• Assess workload and assign tasks within 14-business-day turnaround.
• Monitor budget for Sewage, water, pool and campground programs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Environmental health

Staff training

Budget awareness

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or Chemistry

Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian

Knowledge of Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Knowledge of Michigan Pool & Campground rules

Familiarity with public health accreditation requirements

Knowledge of Michigan Subsurface Soil Criteria

Understanding of ON-SITE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL rules

Tools

Fetch GIS

EGLE reporting system

Job description

Allegan County is seeking a manager for the environmental health field program. The role enforces federal, state, and county sanitation laws, issues permits for wells and septic systems, and oversees soil erosion controls across Allegan County.

You will ensure quality assurance, train staff, and report to EGLE and the county Board of Commissioners. A starting wage of $73,632 per year supports a robust benefits plan.