ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Genesee County Human Resources; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County Health Department in Flint, MI is seeking a clerical-lab support role to verify complete sample requisitions for laboratory tests (coliform and fecal coliform water testing). Work is performed under supervision and includes preparing samples and maintaining records.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of clerical and two years of laboratory experience; lab experience with bacteriological water testing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' clerical experience.
• Two years' laboratory experience; bacteriological water testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies complete sample requisitions for laboratory tests (coliform and fecal coliform water testing).
• Prepares environmental health samples and information for laboratory testing and reports findings daily to appropriate staff.
• Reviews and maintains environmental health and laboratory records.
• Performs laboratory screening on samples.
• Provides clients with assistance in completing forms and understanding information.

Skills

Clerical experience

Laboratory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent -

Starting Pay

$19.2885 Hourly ($40,120)

• Step A: $20.4630 Hourly ($42,563)
• Step B: $23.6817 Hourly ($49,258)
• Step C: $24.2563 Hourly ($50,453)
• Step D: $24.8553 Hourly ($51,699)
• Step E: $25.4817 Hourly ($53,002)
• Step F: $26.1317 Hourly ($54,354)
• Step G: $26.8394 Hourly ($55,826)

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent - AND-two (2) years' of clerical experience - AND-two (2) years' laboratory experience. Lab experience in bacteriological water testing, including coliform and fecal coliform preferred.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs responsible and varied clerical and selected laboratory duties including verification of complete sample requisitions for laboratory tests (i.e., coliform and fecal coliforms water testing); work is performed at the Health Department under supervision. Performs related work as required.

Essential Job Duties And Functions

• Utilizes various office and laboratory equipment;
• Provides clients with assistance in completing forms and understanding information;
• Reviews and maintains environmental health and laboratory records;
• Prepares environmental health samples and information for laboratory testing and reports findings daily to appropriate environmental health staff;
• Performs laboratory screening on samples;
• Works with environmental staff regarding all programs;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary: $19.29 per hour