Public Health Sanitarian 1

Wayne County Government; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Government seeks a Public Health Sanitarian I to conduct inspections and environmental sampling across multiple programs, including food, childcare, and onsite wastewater systems. The role trains lower classifications and coordinates QA activities with technicians.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, issuing licenses, and conducting continued-education training while supporting accreditation efforts and community outreach as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or the Physical, Chemical or Natural Sciences with at least 30 semester hours in basic science and at least one college level math or statistics class.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license, acceptable driving record, auto insurance, and vehicle available for daily use.
• Must obtain State or National registration as a Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist within 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections or investigations at food service establishments, day cares, pools, or onsite wastewater systems under HHVS.
• Prepare reports, issue permits, approvals or licenses.
• Provide field and office training for Environmental Compliance Technicians and Trainers.
• Proctor and process Certified Food Manager Certification examinations for Food Program staff.
• Plan, schedule and conduct continuing-education training for Environmental Health staff.
• Create outreach materials and participate in community health fairs as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or related sciences

Job description

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Health Sanitarian I reports to the Department Manager 6. This position may conduct inspections or environmental sampling in one or more various programs including: Food, Pool, Childcare, Body Art, Septic/Well, Campground, or Vector Surveillance. The Public Health Sanitarian 1 will function as the primary trainer for employees in the lower classifications and conduct quality assurance activities with Environmental Compliance Technicians.

Required Tasks

• Conduct inspections, evaluations or investigations at food service establishments, day care facilities, public swimming pools, private and public onsite water and sewage disposal systems, body art facilities, campgrounds, or other public buildings or sites that are under the jurisdiction of Wayne County Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS) Public Health Division,
• Prepare reports, issue permits, approvals or licenses.
• Conduct field and office training with newly hired Environmental Compliance Technician Is in various programs such as food, pools, body art, campgrounds, day care facilities, wells, onsite waste disposal systems, and vector surveillance, as work demands require. Keep accurate and up to date records of required food program training for accreditation.
• Conduct field and office training with Environmental Compliance Technician IIs and IIIs, providing them with additional skills or areas of specialization such as plan review, specialized food processing, non-community water supply, newer technologies in onsite disposal systems, etc.
• Proctor and process Certified Food Manager Certification examinations for Food Program staff.
• Conduct Quality Assurance inspections with Environmental Compliance Technician Is, IIs and IIIs in various programs.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate/conduct continuing-education training for Environmental Health staff and keep records of any training that is required.
• Create and conduct community outreach presentations, participate in community health fairs, create newsletters or other outreach materials, as needed.
• Assist with accreditation preparation/state reviews.
• Prepare and submit foodborne illness termination reports.
• Review specialized food processing variance applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or the Physical, Chemical or Natural Sciences, or equivalent, with at least 30 semester hours of college credit in basic science coursework (life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences) and at least one college level math or statistics class
• Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, auto insurance as required by law, and automobile available for daily use.
• Candidate must obtain State or National registration as a Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist within 6 months of appointment to this classification.
• Within 6 months of appointment to this classification, be sufficiently prepared and nominated by the Wayne County Environmental Health Section, to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Food Service Section to be certified as a Standardized Trainer in the food program.
• Individuals appointed to this classification must maintain their RS/REHS credentials, and registration as a Standardized Trainer while in this class.