Environmentalist II​/III

Benefits Overview

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Environmentalist II/III

$60,508.58 - $78,262.81

Health Department

02/23/2026

03/09/2026 12:00 a.m.

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

Just cause subject to probationary period

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

Under direction, conducts routine and specialized environmental health inspections, surveillance, sample collections and field tests. Issues permits, licenses and certifications, completes and maintains records, reports and notices. Prepares and delivers educational presentations. This position will specialize in the food safety and public swimming pool programs.

• Performs and conducts routine and specialized environmental health inspections, plan reviews, surveillance, sample collections, investigations, field tests, and soil, site and facility evaluations.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and conducts enforcement activities in any or all of the following program areas: waste management, water quality, air quality, food protection, land use, recreation, shelter, vector control, hazardous substances, institutional environmental health and safety.
• Identifies, prevents, and controls environmental health hazards, nuisances, and sources of illness.
• Recommends, authorizes and issues permits, licenses, approvals and/or certifications.
• Prepares and maintains activity records, reports, notices, and correspondence in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical, consultative and related environmental health educational services to individuals, agencies and the public.
• Participates in staff development and training programs.
• Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials.
• Works with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance and resolve problems.
• Issues citations and attends hearings for compliance violations.
• Assists in preparing reports and data for grants when needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Environmentalist II (PG-F $55,007.80 - $71,147.99)

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related science field from an accredited college or university.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in public health or environmental health.

Environmentalist III (PG-G $60,508.58 - $78,262.81)

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in public health or environmental health.

• Environmental health principles and practices
• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

• Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office or similar indoor environment: O
• Outdoor environment: F/C
• Street environment (near…