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  • Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency: Environmental Health Administrative Assistant

    Saturday, November 07, 2026 1:42 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Environmental Health Administrative Assistant - Vacancy Announcement

    Under the supervision of the Environmental Health Director, the Environmental Health Administrative Assistant is a full-time, 5 day a week team member in the Three Rivers office of the Environmental Health section.  The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience as an Administrative Assistant and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.  The successful candidate will be required to complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner, will have the ability to work with people in a positive and cooperative manner, will be committed to the completion of common objectives, must be able to adapt to a changing environment, and must consistently exercise good judgment.  The successful applicant must provide their own reliable transportation and have a valid driver’s license. 

    Employment Qualifications:

    Education:  High school diploma or GED with additional vocational training in office management, Associates Degree in Business or related field preferred. 

    Experience & Required Skills:

    • Must be able to work independently as well as with other staff and clients.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with the Director and the public.
    • Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and EH software systems.
    • Ability to handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Ability to deal with difficult people in a firm but professional manner.

    Special Requirement:  Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and reliable transportation, as work-related travel may be required. 

    Salary and Fringe Benefits:

    This is a full-time position located in the Three Rivers office; 37.5 hours per week with a starting wage of $18.55 per hour.  BHSJCHA offers a full range of fringe benefits including Health, Dental, Optical, and Life Insurances, Sick and Annual Leaves, an Employer Contributed Retirement Savings Plan and Health Savings Accounts.

    Application Process:                                                                                  

    Qualified applicants should submit their resumes with cover letter to:

    Kayse O’Donnell
    Human Resource Support Specialist
    Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
    570 Marshall Rd
    Coldwater, MI  49036
    odonnellk@bhsj.org

    Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 

  • Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency: Administrative Services Director

    Friday, November 06, 2026 9:12 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Vacancy Announcement – Administrative Services Director

    Under the supervision of the Health Officer, the Administrative Services Director position provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's financial operations, human resources, information technology, facilities, and serves as the Secretary to the Board of Health, while directly supervising assigned personnel.

    The Administrative Services Director plays a key leadership role in organizational planning, budget development, financial management, workforce development, policy development, and operational decision-making. The position works closely with the Health Officer and program directors to ensure effective agency operations, responsible stewardship of public resources, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

    Employment Qualifications

    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
    • Master's degree preferred.

    Experience and Required Skills:

    • Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance and operation management. The Community Health Agency may, at its discretion, consider an alternative combination of formal education and relevant work experience.
    • Thorough knowledge of public-sector management practices, including budgeting, personnel administration, resource management, and organizational planning, with the ability to identify and implement improved practices and procedures.
    • Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting principles, fiscal management, budget development.
    • Ability to review, interpret, analyze, and communicate complex financial information and prepare and administer organizational budgets.
    • Skill in collecting and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and developing recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information, facilitate organizational communication, and present information to the Board of Health.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, and address sensitive administrative and personnel matters with discretion.
    • Ability to assess situations, identify and resolve problems, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work effectively under pressure, within established deadlines, and during emergency situations.
    • Proficiency in office technology and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and financial management applications, with the ability to quickly develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Agency's financial management system and related technologies.
    • Ability to attend meetings scheduled outside normal business hours.
    • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel throughout the Agency's three-county service district.

    Special Requirements:

    Must possess a valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation, as work-related travel throughout the district is required.

    Salary and Fringe Benefits:

    This is a full-time position based in Coldwater, Michigan, working 37.5 hours per week.

    The starting wage is $39.65 per hour.

    BHSJCHA offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including:

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid sick and annual leave
    • Employer-contributed retirement savings plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) options

    About BHSJCHA

    The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency serves residents throughout Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph Counties. Our mission is Helping People Live Healthier, and we are committed to providing quality public health services and being a trusted health resource for the communities we serve.

    Application Process:

    Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter to the attention of:

    Kayse O’Donnell
    Human Resource Support Specialist
    Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
    570 Marshall Rd.
    Coldwater, MI  49036
    Email: odonnellk@bhsj.org

    Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 

  • Calhoun County Public Health Department: Environmental Public Health On-Site Supervisor

    Friday, November 06, 2026 9:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Job title: Environmental Public Health On-Site Supervisor

    Closing date: December 31, 2026

    Link to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/calhouncounty/jobs/4480962009

    The On-Site Program Supervisor plays a key leadership role in supporting Environmental Health programs that protect and promote community health. Reporting to the Environmental & Family Public Health Director, this position provides staff supervision, program oversight, policy development, budget support, and quality improvement leadership. Responsibilities include guiding inspection and enforcement activities, supporting public water and wastewater programs, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations.

  • Detroit Health Department: Environmental Health Specialist I and II Positions

    Wednesday, November 04, 2026 12:55 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Detroit Health Department is looking for Environmental Health Specialist I and II positions. The positions will perform a wide variety of Environmental Health duties including Food Safety, and other EH inspections including Child Care, Body Art, Swimming Pools, Hotels/Motels, Emergency Shelter, and other inspections under State and City Codes, as well as complaint and Illness investigations. 

    Environmental Health Specialist I: $60,600 - $75,800

    Environmental Health Specialist II: (requires REHS or Registered Sanitarian Certification) $67,100 - $87,200

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/5539014/environmental-health-specialist-ii-i-health-wellness-department?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs


  • Calhoun County Public Health Department: Sanitarian I

    Monday, November 02, 2026 3:05 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Job title: Sanitarian I

    Closing date: December 31, 2026

    Link to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/calhouncounty/jobs/4462407009?gh_src=zu2xdhsg9us

    This position reports to the Onsite Program Supervisor and is primarily responsible for well and septic program activities including residential wells, residential wastewater treatment systems, existing system evaluations, and more.  Additional duties may include complaint investigations, enforcement actions, consultations, and other related activities.


  • Wayne County Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services: Environmental Health Positions

    Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:13 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services would like to post the following Environmental Health positions. 

    These positions can be found by going to:  Search Jobs - Wayne County Career Site Careers

    Public Health Sanitarian 1

    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.

    Closes – November 12, 2026

    Department Manager 6/Environmental

    Reporting to the Environmental Health Administrator, the Department Manager 6, is a public health leadership role that provides oversight, and management of environmental health programs designed to protect and promote community health. This includes providing direction of program operations, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, supervision of staff, and direct implementation of policies and procedures for the assigned programs within the Environmental Health Unit.

    Closes – November 5, 2026

    Department Manager 2/On-site Septic & Well Program

    The Department Manager 2 is responsible for managing the daily activities of staff within the On-Site Septic and Well Program, and Food Safety program in the Public Health division of Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising and coordinating activities of staff; reviewing and evaluating staff's work as necessary to manage work assignments; conducting quality assurance audits; monitor compliance with grant requirements and delivering technical and professional expertise to On-Site staff.

    Closes - November 5, 2026


  • Ingham County: Sanitarian I - Land and Water Programs

    Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:10 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This posting will remain open until at least November 13, 2026.

    This position reports to the Land and Water Program Supervisor and is primarily responsible for Well and septic program activities including residential wells, residential wastewater treatment systems, Type II water supplies, Point of Sale transactions, surface water sampling, etc.  Additional duties may include complaint investigations, enforcement actions, consultations, and other related activities.

    The salary is range starting January 1, 2027 will be $61,314.97 to $73,623.81/year.  Promotion to Sanitarian II happens upon completion of one year of service and obtaining RS/REHS certification.  Sanitarian II salary range is $73,194.90 to $87,888.87/year. 

    Please see the following link for a full job description and to apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ingham/jobs/5533884/sanitarian-i-land-and-water?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs


  • LARA: Hazardous Materials Storage Inspector Supervisor 12 (Storage Tank Region Supervisor) - REMOTE + Vehicle

    Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:56 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Salary $39.54 - $58.24 Hourly               Location Kalamazoo, MI

    Job Type Permanent Full Time              Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid

    Job Number 6401-26-BFS-026 HMSS   Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

    Opening Date 10/23/2026                     Closing Date 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

    Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

    Job Description

    Assist the Storage Tank Division Manager in overseeing the underground and aboveground storage tank programs and perform the most complex program tasks, including inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities as defined in Part 211, Underground Storage Tank Regulations, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, as amended, and Public Act 207, the Michigan Fire Prevention Code, and the rules promulgated thereunder. Serve as direct liaison between field staff and Storage Tank Division Manager. Assist field staff, owners and operators, and the general public in the interpretation of Part 211, Public Act 207, and the Rules. Develop and provide training of these laws and rules to public groups and staff. 

    This position covers Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. 

    POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)

    Experience and Education

    Education
    Typically acquired through completion of high school.

    Experience
    Eight years of experience involving the handling, storage, quality control, environmental testing, or regulation of regulated substances including one year equivalent to a Hazardous Materials Storage Inspector 11.

    Additional Requirements and Information

    Possession of a valid driver's license.
    40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Course.

    See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

    View the entire job specification at:
    http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/HazardousMaterialsStorageInspectorSupervisor_439275_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

    Attach a resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

    Accommodations
    If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

    LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

    For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

    Employer: State of Michigan

    Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

    Address:

    LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
    611 West Ottawa
    Lansing, Michigan, 48933

    Phone:

    517-241-1196
    517-335-9700


  • Health Department of Northwest Michigan: EH Sanitarian

    Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:03 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    EH Sanitarian – full time position / Gaylord

    This position will work primarily with the noncommunity water supply and is heavily administrative in nature. The selected candidate will need to become proficient with EGLE software SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System) and SWIFT (Safe Water Information Field Tool) in addition to conducting field surveys in facilities to ensure compliance with Federal and State rules and laws. Initially, travel to the Gaylord office will also be necessary on a weekly basis.

    In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, the selected candidate would perform other Sanitarian duties when needed.

    Primary responsibilities include –

    1. Maintain and update Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)/Safe Water Information Field Tool Databases (SWIFT)
    2. Maintain and update physical files
    3. Survey Entry (SWIFT)
    4. Ensure certified operator compliance
    5. Issue annual/seasonal letters
    6. Create yearly updated monitoring schedules for all facilities
    7. Issue reminder notices and phone call reminders
    8. Provide and assist in quarterly reporting
    9. Enter samples into databases
    10. Manage sampling contracts

    Requirements for the position include possession of a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred major on Environmental Health, Science, Engineering, or related field, and one to three years of expansive work experience.

    This position can be located in any of our four counties, but training (up to a year) will take place in Gaylord. Frequent travel to Gaylord after training is also required.  

    EXTERNAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should -

    • Visit our website www.nwhealth.org for more information on public health
    • Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
    • Submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) fully completed HDNW job application to careers@nwhealth.org

    ***All three items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***

    This position will remain open until filled.  Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Allegan County Health Department: Environmental Health Field Supervisor

    Sunday, October 11, 2026 5:13 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Allegan County Health Department - Allegan, MI - Full Time

    Apply: Environmental Health Field Supervisor

    Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
    Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

    Job Summary: 

    Serves as a manager of the environmental health field program and acts as an expert resource to other sanitarians. This position issues permits for commercial/residential wells, septic systems, soil erosion and sedimentation control, food and in the County to enforce Federal, State and County sanitation and environmental health laws to safeguard the public health using the Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and County regulations. In addition, this position inspects commercial, residential and public locations in the county to enforce federal, state and county sanitation and environmental health laws to safeguard public health.

    Starting Wage: $73,632 annual salary

    Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date.

    • Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
    • County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
    • County-paid employee life insurance coverage
    • County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
    • Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
    • Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
    • 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
    • FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

    Responsibilities and Duties: 

    1. Conducts quality assurance analysis on all outgoing permits and inspection reports associated with the water and sewage programs. For the food coordinator, provides quality assurance for food permits, is the certified trainer for the program, and provides reports to the state. This analysis is conducted based on the minimum program requirements outlined in the accreditation requirements. 
    2. Serves as content expert for advanced residential sites, site condominiums, commercial sites, food establishments, temporary food establishments, and body art establishments. This includes review of plans, coordinating with the customer and stakeholders, issuing a permit, and completing applicable inspections.
    3. Trains all new staff in the water, sewage, SESC (Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control), food, and body art programs. This includes technical field skills as well as software and technical writing.
    4. Conduct performance evaluations with staff utilizing data derived from the quality assurance review process. Coach and discipline staff as appropriate based on job performance.
    5. Approves timesheets, PTO, conferences, expense reimbursements, and purchase orders for food and field staff.
    6. Completes water, sewage, and soil erosion reporting to EGLE (quarterly) and to the Allegan County Board of Commissioners Bi-weekly. Data from these reports is accessed through the environmental health service log and Fetch GIS software.
    7. Assess work assignments and areas of the sanitarians within the field program. These assessments are made based on workload and issuance of permits within the 14-business-day turnaround.
    8. Review and maintain an awareness of the budget for the Sewage, water, pool, and campground programs.

    Required Education and Experience:

    1. Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or Chemistry
    2. Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian
    3. Knowledge of Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program  
    4. Knowledge of the State of Michigan Pool & Campground rules
    5. Knowledge of the public health accreditation process and familiarity with minimum program requirements for the water and sewage programs.
    6. Knowledge of Michigan Subsurface Soil Criteria
    7. Understanding of The ADMIN. RULES governing ON-SITE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL FOR LAND DIVISIONS AND SUBDIVISIONS were created under authority of Michigan's Condominium Act, Act 59 PA 1978 and Michigan's Land Division Act, Act 288

    *Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

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