POSITION: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to enforce environmental health and water protection regulations and provide education and consultative services. This position utilizes a high degree of autonomy to review requests from the public and schools for permits, licenses, and rights to operate certain businesses, to conform with local, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to public wells and septic safety. This is a full-time position and may be based out of either our Charlotte, MI or Hastings, MI office.
This position receives health insurance first of the month after your hire date, 100% employer paid dental & vision, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement opportunities, professional development opportunities, and more! BEDHD is also a Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer.
BEDHD is a nationally accredited public health service agency for Barry and Eaton counties. We protect and improve the health of Barry and Eaton counties through education; promotion of healthy lifestyles; and implementation of effective policies and programs for individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Our vision is a community where everyone has the opportunity to live a long, healthy, and active life.
In this Environmental Health Specialist role, you will have the opportunity to:
Ideal Candidates will possess:
1. Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Sciences, or related field of study (must have at least 30 credits of science courses)
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner
3. Ability to use tools such as test kits thermometers, probes thermometers, probes, soil augers, tape measurer, laboratory sampling, navigational units, etc.
4. Registered Sanitarian in Michigan or Registered Environmental Health Specialist through the National Environmental Health Association, preferred
5. Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
6. Ability to travel for business throughout the district
7. Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly
Barry-Eaton District Health Department is an equal opportunity employer.