Sanitarian I

Calhoun County Government; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Hybrid schedule

401(k) with County match

Education assistance

Job summary

Calhoun County Government in Battle Creek, MI seeks an Environmental Health role to conduct inspections, issue permits, and enforce sanitation codes under state and federal rules. The position starts January 4, 2027 or later, with hybrid work and travel between county locations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with basic science coursework, strong communication, and valid Michigan driver’s license. Responsibilities include public health education and collaboration with agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours of basic science coursework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills under stressful situations for families.
• Good computer skills to communicate via e-mail and to collect data on electronic forms or spreadsheets.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with concentration and attention to detail amid frequent distractions.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with acceptable driving record and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, evaluations, and plan reviews as required by state law or local regulation.
• Issue sewage disposal permits, well permits, temporary food licenses, and evaluate cases for resolution.
• Enforce Calhoun County Sanitation Code and other rules and regulations as authorized.
• Enforce Safe Water Drinking Act compliance for non-community wells.
• Investigate a variety of complaints and evaluate water laboratory data for compliance.
• Evaluate vacant land for onsite sewage disposal and prepare written reports.
• Provide Environmental Health public education.
• Assist agencies on matters affecting public health and welfare; coordinate through reports.
• Participate in team and staff meetings and in public health quality programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Driver's license

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree with science coursework

Job description

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government!

At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Program Supervisor,conductsandassistsinpermit issuance,complaint investigation, water sample collection,food service establishment inspection,Calhoun County Sanitation and Food Code enforcement, and state and federal rules and regulation enforcement.

A nticipated Start Date:

January 4, 2027, or later. Please note that the County is unable to accommodate a start date prior to January 4, 2027.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct required inspections, evaluations, and plan reviews asdeterminedby state law or local regulation.
• Issue sewage disposal permits, well permits, temporary food licenses, and evaluatespecial casesfor resolution.
• Enforce Calhoun County Sanitation Code and other rules and regulations as authorized.
• Enforce all aspects of the Safe Water Drinking Act for non-community well water supplies.
• Investigate a variety of complaints.
• Evaluate state and private water laboratory data for compliance with state and EPA water quality standards.
• Evaluate vacant land for suitability of onsite sewage disposal and issue a written report.
• Provide Environmental Health public education.
• Assistin foodborne disease outbreak and other environmental investigations.
• Assistother local and state agencies on matters that affect the public health and welfare of residents.
• Communicate and coordinate with otherdepartments, local, and state programs through written and oral reports.
• Serve on local andstatecommittees.
• Assistin processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Participate in team and general staff meetings.
• Participate in public health quality programs (e.g., Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
• Participation in emergency exercises and trainingrequired.
• Assess own needs for professional growth andparticipatein education that increases knowledge and skills in area of responsibilities.
• Adhere toestablishedpolicies and procedures andmaintainclientconfidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreewith 30 semester hours ofbasicscience coursework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous andaccurateinformation often under stressful situations for families.
• Good computer skills to communicate regularly via e-mail and to collect data on electronic forms or formatted spreadsheets.
• Abilitytofrequentlyhandle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
• Frequentlyrequired to climb and/or kneel and periodicallyrequiredto stoop or bend to accommodate different working positions.
• Frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movement, and/or work in confined areas.
• A valid Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and a personal vehicle including proof of vehicle insurance are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

Hybrid Work Classification: Hybrid Eligible Flexibility Classification: Flexible Schedule Eligible

• Both officeand fieldenvironments.
• Daily travel between county locations.
• Potential exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, molds, and wet and dry conditions.
• May have contact with infectious disease and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies (e.g., program-relatedand public health emergencies).
• Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day) and weekends or holidays may berequired.
• Mayencounterthreatening people and other dangerous situations.

Wage Range

$28.86 - $36.22 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Calhoun County Government offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, health and retirement plans, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits for 40 hours/week positions are highlighted below:

• Paid Time Off: 6.47 hours per pay period (hourly) or 4.2 weeks annually (salaried)
• Holidays: Enjoy 14 paid holidays per year
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible scheduling for eligible positions
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 7% County match
• Near-Site Clinic: Convenient preventative and primary care with on-site medications
• Education: Up to$3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Calhoun County Government’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.