Environmentalist IV

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Environmentalist IV

SALARY:

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

01/16/2026

Closing Date:

01/30/2026 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 8:00am – 4:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of an assigned Public Health Services Manager, conducts complex and specialized environmental health inspections, plan reviews, surveillance, sample collections, investigations, field tests, soil, site and facility evaluations, regulatory compliance and 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, and the identification, prevention and control of environmental health hazards, nuisances and sources of illness.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of activities, programs and regulatory actions.

Assists in planning, scheduling, coordinating and prioritizing work assignments.

Prepares and maintains activity records, reports, notices and correspondence in accordance with policies and procedures.

Provides office and field consultative assistance and support services to staff.

Assumes the team leadership role in the absence of the Environmental Health Supervisor or as directed.

Recommends, authorizes and issues permits, licenses, approvals and/or certifications.

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.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field

• Four (4) years of environmental health experience in a public health agency

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan Sanitarian Registration or Professional Engineer License

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Environmental health principles and practices

• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

Skill in:

• Organizational ability and initiative

• Written and oral communication skills

Ability to:

• Direct and organize the work of others

• Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and the public

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

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: O

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): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: O

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

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

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

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.