Public Health Sanitarian 1 (052550)

The Public Health Sanitarian I reports to the Department Manager 6. T his position may conduct inspections or environmental sampling in one or more various programs including: Food, Pool, Childcare, Body Art, Septic/Well, Campground, or Vector Surveillance. The Public Health Sanitarian 1 will function as the primary trainer for employees in the lower classifications and conduct quality assurance activities with Environmental Compliance Technicians.

- Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university with a major in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or the Physical, Chemical or Natural Sciences, or equivalent, with at least 30 semester hours of college credit in basic science coursework (life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences) and at least one college level math or statistics class
- Must have a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, auto insurance as required by law, and automobile available for daily use.
- Candidate must obtain State or National registration as a Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist within 6 months of appointment to this classification.
- Within 6 months of appointment to this classification, be sufficiently prepared and nominated by the Wayne County Environmental Health Section, to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Food Service Section to be certified as a Standardized Trainer in the food program.
- Individuals appointed to this classification must maintain their RS/REHS credentials, and registration as a Standardized Trainer while in this class.