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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Environmentalist II/III

SALARY:

$60,508.58 - $78,262.81

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

02/23/2026

Closing Date:

03/09/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, conducts routine and specialized environmental health inspections, surveillance, sample collections and field tests. Issues permits, licenses and certifications, completes and maintains records, reports and notices. Prepares and delivers educational presentations. This position will specialize in the food safety and public swimming pool programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs and conducts routine and specialized environmental health inspections, plan reviews, surveillance, sample collections, investigations, field tests, and soil, site and facility evaluations.
Ensures regulatory compliance and conducts enforcement activities in any or all of the following program areas: waste management, water quality, air quality, food protection, land use, recreation, shelter, vector control, hazardous substances, institutional environmental health and safety.
Identifies, prevents, and controls environmental health hazards, nuisances, and sources of illness.
Recommends, authorizes and issues permits, licenses, approvals and/or certifications.
Prepares and maintains activity records, reports, notices, and correspondence in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provides technical, consultative and related environmental health educational services to individuals, agencies and the public.
Participates in staff development and training programs.

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials.
Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance and resolves problems.
Issues citations and attends hearings for compliance violations.
Assists in preparing reports and data for grants when needed.
Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Environmentalist II (PG-F $55,007.80 - $71.147.99)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related science field from an accredited college or university

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience in public health or environmental health

Environmentalist III (PG-G $60,508.58 - $78,262.81)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related science field from an accredited college or university

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience in public health or environmental health

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

Environmental health principles and practices
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

Skill in:

Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: O

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: O

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: O

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: O

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The Environmental Health bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

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