Field Program Coordinator Job Howell area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Livingston County was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Health, this position is responsible for the coordination of programs, and training and evaluation of professional and support staff engaged in the enforcement of federal, state and local environmental health laws. Responsible for the routine field activities within the County to include issuance and inspections of permits related to septic systems and drinking water wells, as well as the investigation of complaints.

Benefits

Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
Optional HSA with an employer match
Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid vacation, sick days & 13 holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment
Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
Employee assistance program

* Pro-rated based on DOH

Pay Rate Information

The Field Program Coordinator position is a non-union, non-exempt position and starting pay is $36.52/hr
. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 10 Wage Scale. Top end of the wage scale for this position is $46.27/hr
.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinates staff to ensure a high quality of professional service and maintenance of environmental health standards. Oversees the scheduling and assignment of work, and training and evaluation of staff.

Oversees the review of proposed water supply and sewage disposal projects, subdivision plats, and so forth.

Confers with architects, engineers, and owners as to functional design for facilities when approval is prescribed by statute or local code.

Evaluates the various minimum program requirements and develops and implements policies and procedures to meet compliance within the programs to maintain accredited status.

Responds to a variety of inquiries, concerns, and complaints in person and over the phone.

Ensures compliance with quality control policies regarding well siting, well construction, and water testing.

Provides technical guidance to staff, local communities, and the general public.

Coordinates and participates in water sampling and analyses and prepares reports of results. Performs the duties of a Sanitarian in all programs administered by the environmental health division (with the exception of the food program) on an as needed basis.

Coordinates the hearing of enforcement cases for the programs supervised.

Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.

Complies with the Department of Public Health's quality improvement policy and actively participates in the quality improvement plan.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Bachelor's Degree in environmental health or related field and three years of progressively more responsible experience in environmental health and health programs.
The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered…


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