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, bo