Environmental Health Specialist I

Health & Community Services

Starting Salary: K-108 (00) $26.90/hr.

Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

Posting: 109-24

Date Posted: 06/27/2024

Deadline (must be received by): 07/12/2024

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to conduct inspections to license/permit food establishments, wells, septic systems, body art facilities, child/adult care facilities, bathing beaches, campgrounds, and swimming pools to determine compliance with food code, well code, sanitary code, and other standards set by the State of Michigan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inspections, issues permits, writes reports, and enforces related codes and safety regulations for public venues.

• Conducts plan reviews and inspects fixed facility, temporary, special transitory, and mobile food establishments to ensure compliance with applicable code standards.

• Enforces hygiene and safety regulations of public recreational water facilities, including pools, spas, and beaches.

• Samples, tests, and inspects private and public water systems; performs soil analysis and permits/inspects on-site sewage treatment systems; drafts corresponding reports and enforces corrective actions.

• Conducts inspections and enforces regulations for body art facilities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and bloodborne illness prevention.

• Performs environmental health inspections of child and adult care facilities, including food service, buildings, drinking water systems, septic systems, and outdoor recreation areas.

• Respond to and investigate housing complaints and other issues; condemn dwellings.

• Engages with community members to address environmental and health issues, such as trash, drug contamination, mold, and bedbug activity.

• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Environmental Health, or a related field.

• 1 to 3 years of related work experience in public health inspections, public relations, and environmental services.

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid leave, and much more. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

All candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online