Sanitarian (Washtenaw County Health Department in Ann Arbor, MI)
Salary: $54, 210.78 - $81,397.42 (Non-Registered Environmental Health Specialist) / $62,755.94 - $94,227.64 (Registered Environmental Health Specialist)
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The Environmental Health Division of the Washtenaw County Health Department is looking for a full-time Sanitarian.
The job duties will primarily be in two program areas. The first program area (~40%) is our Pollution Prevention Program on the Rural Team. Primary job duties include inspection of facilities that store, manufacture, or use hazardous, toxic, or polluting materials. The program helps to ensure safety of those working with the chemicals and prevents contamination to the environment. Work is a mix of site visits to businesses and office work. Other assignments as noted in the job description will be included.
The second program areas are our Well (10%) and Septic Program (50%) on the Rural Team. Primary job duties include permitting and evaluation of septic systems and drinking water wells, along with their placement, design, installation and function to ensure protection of public health and the environment. Work is a mix of field work (outdoors) in a variety of weather conditions and office work. Other assignments as noted in the job description will be included.
Who are we and what are we like?
Washtenaw County Health Department’s mission is to assure, in partnership with the community, the conditions necessary for people to live healthy lives through prevention and protection programs. The Environmental Health Division is the regulatory branch of public health and our work is centered on protection of food, water, air and the environment through education and enforcement activities. Our programs have been seen as model programs in the state and country and we strive to continue this level of excellence.
Washtenaw County is located in southeast Michigan, covering an area of 720 square miles. Its 27 cities, villages and townships are home to about 354,000 citizens in urban, suburban, and rural settings. This mix of different settings provides many opportunities for education, recreation, business, agricultural, and home life. The two largest cities are Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, homes to two large universities - the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
There are many reasons to work for Washtenaw County, and you can find out more in our Why Work for Us page.
Is this job for you?
You will excel as a Sanitarian if you’re good at and enjoy:
- Communication & educating others
- Customer service
- Thinking on your feet
- Self-motivation
- Collaborating with others
- Scientific thought processes
- Staying organized
- Empathy & patience
- Seeking efficiencies
You may enjoy being a Sanitarian if you have experience in one of these areas:
- Food safety
- Wells and septic system design or installation
- Hazardous waste handling, disposal, or response
- Health surveillance
- Public health
- Restaurant industry
- Teaching
The minimum requirements:
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Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry or a related field.
Registration as a Sanitarian in the State of Michigan (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through the National Environmental Health Association preferred but not required at time of hiring. As a condition of continued employment, employees are required to acquire an RS or REHS registration within four (4) years and maintain registration in good standing.
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All positions require a valid Michigan driver’s license and a dependable vehicle.
Washtenaw County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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