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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SANITARIAN (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Genesee County

Genesee County

Flint, MI, USA
USD 28.42-33.21 / hour
Posted on Feb 21, 2026

Starting Pay: $28.4245 Hourly ($59,123)
Step A: $29.2942 Hourly ($60,932)
Step B: $30.2005 Hourly ($62,817)
Step C: $31.1413 Hourly ($64,774)
Step D: $32.1563 Hourly ($66,885)
Step E: $33.2077 Hourly ($69,072)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Sanitary Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Sanitary Engineering, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Biological Science, or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, develops, executes and reviews environmental health programs in the following areas: food and food service sanitation, Private/Type 3 and Non-community water supplies, sewage disposal, public swimming pools, campgrounds, school and institution food service sanitation, adult/child foster care, child daycares and body art; works under the supervision of an Environmental Health Supervisor; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

  • Reviews plans for proposed food service establishments, engineered on-site sewage disposal and water supplies ensuring adherence to applicable Michigan laws and State Health Codes;
  • Inspects all food service establishments, adult/child foster care, child daycare centers, public swimming pools and recreational facilities, campgrounds and body art facilities;
  • Reviews plans, issues permits and inspects (Non-community, Private and Type 3) water supplies and sewage disposal systems for homes and small commercial buildings;
  • Complaint investigations regarding potential/confirmed foodborne illness outbreaks, water pollution and similar public health nuisances and hazards;
  • Provides assistance to affiliated agencies concerning environmental health issues.

Please see the attached job description for more details.