Environmental Health Director (Full-Time)

Department Health Department Location 1040 S. Winter Street Position Type Full-Time Salary $40.38 an hour Requisition 2026_October21 Open Date 10/21/2026 Close Date 11/20/2026 Description General Statement of Duties : Responsible for direction and supervision of all environmental health programs; to provide direction and supervise all employees of the Environmental Health division; preparation of detailed records and reports, budget preparation, and specialized assigned duties in the event of a public health emergency. Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general direction of the Health Officer or designee. Supervision Exercised : Supervision exercised over Environmental Health staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Implement, coordinate, and administer environmental health programs. Provide supervision and oversight of the Lenawee County Materials Management Department. Conduct and oversee quality assurance activities for the division, including reviews of various files, inspection reports, and projects. Ensure all environmental health programs are operating adequately and meeting minimum program requirements. Represent the Health Department in relation to environmental health programs or problems involving public officials and agencies and/or the press and other communication media. Address community or professional groups on topics relating to environmental health and the interpretation of departmental programs or requirements. Monitor, evaluate, and report program statistics on a monthly quarterly, and yearly basis. Conduct correspondence related to work. Oversee the financial stability of the environmental health division through the development and monitoring of budgets, such as reviewing billing and spending requests prior to submission to the Health Officer for approval. Supervise and review the performance of all environmental health staff and provide guidance for improvement. Attend conferences, webinars, meetings, and other presentations to maintain knowledge and stay updated on environmental health topics and emerging issues. Prepare, implement, and review division-specific policies and procedures in order to adapt to changing conditions and requirements. Develop, evaluate, and facilitate plans for the recruitment and professional development of all the environmental health staff. Identify appropriate grant opportunities and prepare proposals. Attend meetings and maintain an active membership in the Michigan Association of Local Environmental Health Administrators. Attend and participate in regular meetings of the Board of Health, Materials Management Committee, and Solid Waste Committee. Perform field work and training as needed to meet the needs of the department. Perform related work as required; this includes specialized assigned duties in the event of a public health emergency. Desirable Education, Experience and/or Qualifications : An employee in this class, upon appointment should have the equivalent of the following training, qualifications and/or experience. Master’s degree in Public Health or related program preferred, with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of environmental health work experience. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or related field with a minimum of five (5) years environmental health work experience and three (3) or more years of supervisory experience will also be considered. Current certification as Registered Sanitaria (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS). Valid state-issued driver’s license, good driving record, and personal vehicle with proof of insurance. Must be able to pass a background check. Considerable knowledge of modern methods and practices of public health. Considerable knowledge of local and state laws, r…

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