Public Health Services Manager - Environmental Health

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Services Manager - Environmental Health

SALARY:

$77,439.36 - $100,161.33

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

12/03/2025

Closing Date:

12/17/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant 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 currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, coordinates, schedules, supervises and assigns work to Environmentalists and clerical staff; participates in the interviewing and selection of assigned staff; compiles information and prepares various administrative reports; assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing environmental health initiatives, activities, and programs; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing environmental health initiatives, activities, programs, and regulatory responsibilities.

Identifies the need for, and participates in formulating and revising environmental health policies and procedures.

Prepares various reports and maintains appropriate records and statistical data.

Assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work activities of Environmentalists and clerical staff on an area or programmatic basis.

Participates in the interviewing and selection of area staff.

Participates in orientation and professional development programs for staff, other professionals and the public.

Provides consultative services for problems encountered by assigned staff.

Assists in the resolution of personnel issues, and facilitates communication between administration and staff.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Sanitary Science, Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the supervision and/or management of public health services and/or programs

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Sanitary Science, Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university

• Previous supervisory

Required Licenses or Certifications

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

• Possession of a valid Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Register Sanitarian (REHS/RS) or Professional Engineer Michigan Registration

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of environmental health principles, programming, and management practices

• Principles and techniques used in disease investigation outbreaks

• Personal computer capabilities, operations and applications related to Desktop Operating Systems, MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail products and Web development products

Skill in:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office 365

• Supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge

• Develop and prepare clear and concise work related reports

• Make public presentations to various community partners, organizations, boards, and the public on highly complex information

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision

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

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement policies, procedures, and programs to meet agency goals and objectives

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

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: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: O

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: O

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: O

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: O

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: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

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 (covered by the items below):

11-34 pounds: O

More than 34 pounds: N/S

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: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

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 United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 412 - Supervisors bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.