Environmental Health Specialist - Food Sanitation Environmental Health

Ottawa County seeks applications for an Environmental Health Specialist - Food Sanitation. Ottawa County is a beautiful place to live with much to offer. Please come join our great team and enjoy the inherent benefits of the beach, Lake Michigan and a lower cost of living. If you want action, we are less than 30 minutes from Grand Rapids and a little over 2 hours from Chicago, but far enough away from traffic jams.            
                                                                        
Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Food Sanitation Environmental Health                                                  

$20.35-21.23/Hour to Start with maximum to $25.78/Hour                                                 
                                                                       
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Environmental Health Specialist - Food Sanitation Environmental Health    
                                             
$16.61-17.33/Hour to Start with maximum to $21.04                                                 
                                                                       
Under the supervision of an Environmental Health Supervisor, enforces environmental health regulations and provides consultative services in programs under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Health Services. Authorizes or denies permits, licenses or rights to operate certain businesses and makes on-site inspections at industrial, commercial, residential and public locations to determine conformity with the Sanitary Code and state and federal laws and regulations. Reviews plans, blueprints and specifications for construction of new facilities or renovation of existing structures for compliance with environmental health standards and advises owners, builders, architects and others regarding prevention or correction of problems. This position is in the food safety and sanitation program.                                   
                                                                       
The Senior Environmental Health Specialist requires possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or a related field. One year as an Environmental Health Specialist. Registration as a Sanitarian in Michigan or REHS registration through the National Environmental Health Association.                                                          
                                                                      
The Environmental Health Specialist requires possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or a related field. This is an entry level position. No previous experience is required. Requires the ability to travel throughout the County. Michigan drivers license required as well as good communication skills and ability to work independently. An official transcript depicting degree required.                         
                                                                       
Applications and/or resume, with cover letter, accepted until position filled.
                                                                       
Ottawa County Human Resource Department                
12220 Fillmore St., Room 359                     
West Olive, MI 49460                        
                                                                       
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free environment, as well as, a comprehensive benefit package including on site fitness facilities.                                              
                                                                       
Applications can be found at the following link: https://www.miottawa.org/HRApp/Emp.jsp. 

Feel free to contact Debra VandeBunte, R.S., Supervisor, EH Food Safety at (616) 393-5645.