Job Postings

Environmental Sanitarian 9-P11 Detroit South Region

Salary $24.30 - $40.95 Hourly       Location Various, MI

Job Type Permanent Full Time      Job Number 6401-24-BSC-042 ESAN

Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date 06/12/2025            Closing Date 6/26/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA is the identified state agency to perform survey and certification activities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)). The environmental sanitarian performs routine individual and/or team survey activities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The environmental sanitarian position will participate in federal initial and recertification routine surveys, and complaint investigations for a diverse group of long-term care and non-long term care providers/suppliers following the regulations in the CMS State Operations Manual (SOM). The survey tasks focus on environmental health topics as well as emergency preparedness. The facilities and provider/suppliers include long-term care facilities, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and hospitals.

NOTE: Interview and hiring preference may be given to applicants with Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian qualifications and experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)

This posting is for the Detroit South region.  Refer to map attached. While work is generally performed within an assigned region, assignments may require travel to and work in other regions.

Regions Map (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, sanitary science, or environmental health.

Experience

Environmental Sanitarian 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Environmental Sanitarian 10

One year of professional experience in the enforcement of environmental health laws equivalent to an Environmental Sanitarian 9.

Environmental Sanitarian P11

Two years of professional experience in the enforcement of environmental health laws equivalent to an Environmental Sanitarian, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Sanitarian 10.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalSanitarian.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Position Opening: Environmental Health Sanitarian - Grand Traverse County

Job Description: Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Primary functions of the job are to protect the health of the public and the environment by enforcing applicable laws and ordinances under the authority of the Health Officer. Duties include conducting field inspections, reviewing, and evaluating plans, initiating enforcement proceedings, responding to complaints, educating establishment owners and the public. Employees in this job have no formal supervisory role, however, work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidates who have obtained a REHS\RS certification may qualify for Sanitarian II wage, listed below.

This position may require irregular hours.  It will also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle or other means of transportation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

• Enforces the County Sanitary Code and applicable State Public Health laws within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs on-site inspections and evaluates premises having public health significance, such as food service establishments, food vending machines, schools, public swimming pools, bathing beaches, hospitals, nursing homes, dwellings, workplaces, childcare facilities, camps, mobile home parks, waste disposal facilities, private water supplies, and sites of alleged public health nuisances.
• Reviews plans and permit applications for applicable establishments, sites, and/or other applicable items to ensure compliance with applicable public health regulations, codes, and laws.
• Performs follow-up actions, including letters and re-inspections of sites, regarding non-compliance issues and ensures appropriate corrective action.
• Reviews a variety of data to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and laws and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Provides assistance and guidance to individuals and agencies with environmental problems, including indoor air quality issues, and explains the programs of the agency to interested citizen groups.
• Represents the Public Health Department regarding environmental health activities within an assigned area
• Participates in developing and maintaining policy and procedure manuals

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or a related field of science or engineering
• Three months to one year of experience in the field of Environmental Health

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES

• Possess qualifications to obtain certification within three years of the date of hire
• Applicants who possess REHS/RS certification may qualify for Sanitarian II wage
• Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

Salary: $56,362.00 - $70,430.00

Open until filled

For More Info and to apply click here: Careers

Position Title: Environmental Health Sanitarian I-II 1.0 FTE (75 hours/pay)

Department: Environmental Health

Location: Huron County, Michigan

Salary: Dependent upon education and experience: $41,024 - $57,063

Applications accepted:

Beginning Date: June 6, 2025

Closing Date: June 23, 2025

Essential Duties:

Under general supervision of Environmental Health Director, the Sanitarian I-II performs a variety of advanced inspection, assessment, and educational duties to prevent risks to public health and safety through enforcement of applicable laws and rules regarding water supplies, waste water, food service inspections, enforcement of Sanitary Code and all State and Public Health Laws, and other environmental health duties to protect residents from harm.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or related field (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies).

Other Requirements:

Valid driver’s license to operate a county vehicle is required.

Submit resume and application (found on our website at www.hchd.us) to:

Huron County Health Department

1142 South Van Dyke Road

Bad Axe, Michigan 48413

Fax: (989) 269-4181

Email: cwolschleger@hchd.us

San I-II Position Posting June 2025.pdf

Environmental Engineer 9-P11 (7601-25-WRD-081) Marquette, MI

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineer 9-P11 position within the Water Resources Division.  This position is located at the Marquette District Office, 1504 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 (7601-25-WRD-085) Lansing, MI

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 within the Water Resources Division.  This position is located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 525 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 (7601-25-WRD-079) Warren MI

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 position within the Water Resources Division.  This position is located at the Warren District Office, 27700 Donald Court., Warren, MI.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

Environmental Sanitarian 9-P11

Salary $24.30 - $40.95 Hourly         Location  Various, MI

Job Type Permanent Full Time        Job Number 6401-24-BSC-042 ESAN

Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date 03/31/2025              Closing Date 4/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

Environmental Sanitarian 9-P11 | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Job Description

The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA is the identified state agency to perform survey and certification activities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)). The environmental sanitarian performs routine individual and/or team survey activities on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The environmental sanitarian position will participate in federal initial and recertification routine surveys, and complaint investigations for a diverse group of long-term care and non-long term care providers/suppliers following the regulations in the CMS State Operations Manual (SOM). The survey tasks focus on environmental health topics as well as emergency preparedness. The facilities and provider/suppliers include long-term care facilities, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and hospitals.

NOTE: Interview and hiring preference may be given to applicants with Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian qualifications and experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Download PDF reader)

This posting is for two regions of the state: Detroit South and Detroit Central.  Refer to map attached. While work is generally performed within an assigned region, assignments may require travel to and work in other regions.

Regions Map (Download PDF reader)

Environmental Health Sanitarian/Registered Sanitarian (Lapeer County Health Department) – 2 positions available

One part-time (28 hours weekly) – One full-time (40 hours weekly)

Will remain open until filled

Please submit a resume with completed application. Email to:  ttietz@lapeercounty.org

Posting at http://lapeercountyweb.org

Minimum Requirements:

Sanitarian:  Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or related field or equivalent experience.  Six month break in period.  Valid Michigan driver’s license.  Entry level $23.97

Registered Sanitarian:  bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or related field.  Registered Sanitarian with minimum of 3 years of experience equivalent to a Sanitarian.  Extensive knowledge of Lapeer County sanitary codes and policies.  Knowledge of EH principles of public health safety, including food service.  Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.  Entry level $24.90.

EOE

Closing Date for Applicants: April 11, 2025 

Project Start Date: May 12, 2025

Work Hours:  Weekly hours are 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a ½ hour lunch, Monday thru Thursday (30 hrs./wk.), May 12- August 28.  Technician will be stationed in the Agency’s Three Rivers, Michigan office. Field responsibilities including setting and collecting mosquito's and ticks, identifying and reporting results into tracking system, reporting findings and vector prevention strategies to the community.

Hourly Compensation:  $14.00/hour.  Transportation reimbursement at the Agency’s current rate of $.70/mi. (IRS rate) is also included.

Location: BHSJ-CHA office in Three Rivers

Job Summary:  The purpose of the technician position is to support specific public health preparedness and response activities vectors including mosquitoes and ticks.  Selected candidates will be involved in conducting surveillance activities including; conducting mosquito trapping and tick dragging, identifying which mosquito and tick species are present; setting and maintaining bait traps; assisting with mosquito abatement measures if needed.  It also includes conducting community-based education activities for mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases, including: developing and manning displays, creating power points, writing news releases and public service announcements, developing educational materials, using social media, etc.  Must have access to reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and submit to drug testing and a background check.

Selection Procedure:  Applications will be screened for those who meet job requirements.  Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.  All candidates will be notified of their selection or non-selection for an interview.

To Apply:  Resumes, along with two letters of reference can be submitted to:

Kayse O'Donnell    

Human Resource Support Specialist

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency

570 Marshall Rd Coldwater, MI 49036

odonnellk@bhsj.org

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is in search of a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Sanitarian.  This position serves our five-county region from a base in Hancock, Michigan.

The Environmental Health Sanitarian provides consultation, inspection, and enforcement services for a broad range of environmental health programs. 

Qualifications include a minimum of a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with a major in environmental health, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.  NEHA REHS or Michigan RS is preferred, or must be eligible to apply for RS credentialing and acquire it within two years. Preferably, you have knowledge of and experience in FDA food protection regulations, sewage system design, soil science, and well construction.

WUPHD offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick, personal days and paid holidays. Salary range: $22.08 – $29.17/hour (non-registered), $24.17 – $31.93/hour (RS). This position is in the AFSCME collective bargaining unit.

Email your resume and cover letter to HR@wuphd.org.

Closing date: June 30, 2025

E.O.E.