Sanitarian Specialist

7 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Kent County, MI Full time

Job Summary:

Kent County, MI is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Health Specialist to join our Water Inspection team. As a Sanitarian Specialist, you will be responsible for performing specialized technical work at a professional level relating to programs and services performed within the Environmental Health division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program coordination, land evaluation, plan review, permit issuance, training/mentoring of staff, and assuring compliance with local and state regulations.
  • Work on our General Programs Team in our on-site wastewater, site condo/subdivision, and land division programs as well as other assigned duties.
  • Perform work under general supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or a related field and a minimum of three years of related experience.
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification or equivalent required.
  • Candidates who are not REHS or equivalent must be eligible for registration and obtain registration prior to employment.
  • Must have knowledge of principles and best practices of Environmental Health Sanitation and county and state Environmental Public Health laws, rules and regulations.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license and have access to transportation in the performance of job duties.
  • Computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing software is required.

Benefits:

  • Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending - Varipro
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sickness & Accident Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Probation Period
  • Shift Differential
  • Weekend Differential
  • Overtime
  • Merit Increases
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement/Defined Pension
  • Retirement Bonus Bank
  • Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium