The Land Use Sanitarian is the primary contact for Environmental Health Services programs in Antrim County, and provides support for services in Emmet, Otsego, and Charlevoix counties, acts as a professional representative of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, and is responsible for the execution of general environmental health programs, such as, but not limited to -
- the on-site sewage and water supply programs
- nuisance complaints
- mobile home parks
- campgrounds
- swimming pools
- DHHS and other licensed facility inspections
- regulation enforcement and compliance associated with these programs
- involvement in Public Health Emergency Preparedness exercises
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, science, engineering, or related field is required, with Michigan or Nationally Registered applicants highly desired. One to three years of environmental health inspection and compliance activities is preferred, although no specific prior experience is required. Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license and current automobile insurance is necessary.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan offers a competitive wage, (minimum annual wage of $62,691.20) with further consideration for national or Michigan registered applicants) an excellent benefit package, and generous paid time off.
This position will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by July 26th.
BENEFITS INCLUDE –
- Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield is offered, with the choice of a Traditional PPO plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan for the employee and family. The Health Department makes a contribution to help offset the High Deductible. Payroll contributions vary depending on plan and level of coverage selected. Employees who opt out of medical coverage will receive a $92.31 in their paycheck per pay period.
- Dental: Dental coverage is with Delta Dental, and has a $25.00/person or $75.00/family annual deductible. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
- Vision: Vision coverage is with VSP, and offers lenses, frames and examinations once every 12 months within plan limitations. Employees pay for usage, but do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
- Group term life insurance: Base coverage for employees of $50,000, spouse $2,000, and children under 18 years of age $1,000 is provided to employees at no cost. Additional optional life insurance is available at employee cost.
- Short Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 8th day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit.
- Long Term Disability: Coverage is equal to two thirds of salary, beginning the 91st day of qualified medical disability, for eligible employees. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost, and employees do not have payroll contributions deducted from their pay checks for this benefit. All current insurance benefits will continue for three months while on Long Term Disability.
- Professional Liability in the name of Health Department of Northwest Michigan; Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Health Department of Northwest Michigan pays 100% of the cost.
- Section 125 – Pre-taxable health insurance premiums, Flexible Spending Accounts / Dependent Care Accounts, and optional insurance packages available at 100% employee cost.
- Wellness Programs that employees are encouraged to participate in. Participation includes a decreased employee payroll contribution for health insurance for full time staff, along with the opportunity to earn points towards a gift card.
- PAID TIME OFF – 1.0 FTE employees receive 19.5 days of PTO their first year, along with 10.5 established holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - Interested and qualified applicants should -
- Visit our website www.nwhealth.org for more information on public health
- Click on the Careers tab to download a HDNW job application
- Submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) fully completed HDNW job application to careers@nwhealth.org
***All three items must be submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.***
This position will remain open until filled.
First round interviews MAY be conducted via Teams or Zoom.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,691.20 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week