Field Program Coordinator

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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 $37.61/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 $47.65/hr.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. Coordinates the hearing of enforcement cases for the programs supervised.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

Requirements include the following:

* 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 Sanitarian.

* Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.

* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental health, applying local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, and the County sanitation codes and programs.

* Considerable knowledge of supervisory and managerial principals, public health principles, developing and implementing policies and procedures, assessment and evaluation techniques, and…