Field Program Coordinator

Livingston County; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 136,382,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Policy development

Project coordination

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Water testing

Water/well oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health

Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Registered Sanitarian

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental testing equipment

Water testing equipment

Job description

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, this position is responsible for the coordination of programs, and training and evaluation of professional and support staff engaged in the enforcement of federal, state and local environmental health laws. Responsible for the routine field activities within the County to include issuance and inspections of permits related to septic systems and drinking water wells, as well as the investigation of complaints.

Benefits

• Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional HSA with an employer match
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days & 13 holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
• Employee assistance program

*Pro-rated based on DOH

Pay Rate Information

This Field Program Coordinator position is a non-union, non-exempt position and starting pay is $37.61/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 10 Wage Scale. Top end of the wage scale for this position is $47.65/hr.

Essential Job Functions

1. Coordinates staff to ensure a high quality of professional service and maintenance of environmental health standards. Oversees the scheduling and assignment of work, and training and evaluation of staff.
2. Oversees the review of proposed water supply and sewage disposal projects, subdivision plats, and so forth.
3. Confers with architects, engineers, and owners as to functional design for facilities when approval is prescribed by statute or local code.
4. Evaluates the various minimum program requirements and develops and implements policies and procedures to meet compliance within the programs to maintain accredited status.
5. Responds to a variety of inquiries, concerns, and complaints in person and over the phone.
6. Ensures compliance with quality control policies regarding well siting, well construction, and water testing.
7. Provides technical guidance to staff, local communities, and the general public.
8. 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 (with the exception of the food program) on an as needed basis.
9. Coordinates the hearing of enforcement cases for the programs supervised.
10. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
11. Complies with the Department of Public Health's quality improvement policy and actively participates in the quality improvement plan.
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or related field and three years of progressively more responsible experience in environmental health and health programs.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and software programs utilized by the Department of Public Health.
• Skill in the use of a variety of environmental testing equipment related to water and soil testing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the field. While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view, and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile both in an office setting and in the field with the ability to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 40 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in the office and at other work sites and regularly travels between work sites using a motor vehicle. Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the incumbent may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals, and situations while performing required duties. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to moderate.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point).

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).