Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, or Chemistry is required.
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian credential is required.
Knowledge of the Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program is required.
Knowledge of the State of Michigan pool and campground rules is required.
Knowledge of the public health accreditation process and familiarity with minimum program requirements for the water and sewage programs are required.
Knowledge of Michigan Subsurface Soil Criteria is required.
Understanding of the administrative rules governing on-site water supply and sewage disposal for land divisions and subdivisions, created under Michigan's Condominium Act and Land Division Act, is required.
Candidates must pass a drug screen that includes testing for THC.
Responsibilities
Conduct quality assurance analysis on outgoing permits and inspection reports for the water and sewage programs. For the food coordinator, provide quality assurance for food permits, serve as the certified trainer for the program, and provide reports to the state, based on accreditation minimum program requirements.
Serve as a content expert for advanced residential sites, site condominiums, commercial sites, food establishments, temporary food establishments, and body art establishments, including reviewing plans, coordinating with customers and stakeholders, issuing permits, and completing applicable inspections.
Train new staff in water, sewage, soil erosion and sedimentation control, food, and body art programs, including technical field skills, software, and technical writing.
Conduct staff performance evaluations using data from the quality assurance review process, and coach and discipline staff as appropriate based on job performance.
Approve timesheets, paid time off, conferences, expense reimbursements, and purchase orders for food and field staff.
Complete quarterly water, sewage, and soil erosion reporting to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and bi-weekly reporting to the Allegan County Board of Commissioners, using data from the environmental health service log and Fetch GIS software.
Assess work assignments and field areas for sanitarians based on workload and permit issuance within the 14-business-day turnaround.
Review and maintain awareness of the budgets for the sewage, water, pool, and campground programs.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Conduct performance evaluations with staff utilizing data derived from the quality assurance review process. Coach and discipline staff as appropriate based on job performance.
Approves timesheets, PTO, conferences, expense reimbursements, and purchase orders for food and field staff.
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.
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.
Review and maintain an awareness of the budget for the Sewage, water, pool, and campground programs.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology or Chemistry
Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian
Knowledge of Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program
Knowledge of the State of Michigan Pool & Campground rules
Knowledge of the public health accreditation process and familiarity with minimum program requirements for the water and sewage programs.
Knowledge of Michigan Subsurface Soil Criteria
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.