Under the supervision of the Environmental Health Director, is assigned specific program(s) responsibilities and serves as the supervisor for designated environmental health staff that work within that program(s). Participates in, and performs duties in all program areas and acts as a liaison to local, state and federal agencies to help coordinate public health services.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or related field is required and five or more years of experience in environmental public health programs. Registered Sanitarian Certification in the State of Michigan or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through the National Environmental Health Association.
Experience & Required Skills:
· Ability to plan, organize, and direct all aspects of assigned program(s) including personnel, budget, oversight, service planning, and general administration.
· Knowledge of supervisory and managerial principals, public health principles, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and assessment and evaluation techniques.
· Assembling and analyzing data, and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulating policy and service recommendations.
· Effective communication of ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and making presentation in public forums
· Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and EH software.
· Quality assurance and quality improvement
· Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and to work effectively under stress, within deadlines, changes in work priorities, and in emergency situations.
Special Requirement: Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and reliable transportation, as work-related travel is required.
Salary and Fringe Benefits:
This is a full-time position with in office placement in one of our three locations; 37.5 hours per week with a starting wage of $31.30 per hour. BHSJCHA offers a full range of fringe benefits including Health, Dental, Optical, and Life Insurances, Sick and Annual Leaves, an Employer Contributed Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan.
The Benefits of Working in Public Health – Helping People Live Healthier
Feel good about making a difference in your community, promote a healthy environment, job stability and opportunities for career development, influence health policy, eradicate disease, improve the lives of children, families, and the elderly.
- 12 Paid Holidays per year – No waiting to be eligible
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage begins on 1st day of employment, with plan options with no employee contribution toward cost
- Vacation time accrues from the first day of employment, 16 days earned in the first year
- Sick time accrues from the first day of employment, 12 days annually
- Work week is only 37.5 hours, and generally Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
- AFLAC options available
- Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available
- Municipal Employee Retirement System with employer contribution of 5%
- Qualified Employer under the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program