Public Health Sanitarian - Elevated Blood Lead Investigator

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Public Health Sanitarian
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Pontiac, Michigan, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
October 17, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition
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** Overview & Benefits
** Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan's leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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** General Summary**$69,763 - $93,468

This is a hybrid position

What You'll Do
- Perform elevated blood lead investigations in homes and/or businesses to identify lead hazards for remediation
- Implement and enforce the County Sanitary Code and state laws related to environmental health.

- Conduct field inspections of food establishments, group lodging and care facilities, home sites, and recreational areas to identify concerns and recommend actions that protect public health
- Perform soil evaluations for onsite sewage disposal systems and review data to determine the feasibility of onsite water supplies
- Represent Environmental Health Services before the Sanitary Code and Food Service Appeal Boards on appeals involving sewage disposal systems, water supplies, and food service facilities
- Maintain accurate inspection records and reports, document sanitation concerns, and make recommendations regarding licensure and code violations
- Use County and department software to document findings and complete assignments

Why You'll Love It Here
- Make a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of Oakland County residents
- Enjoy varied work that combines field inspections, technical evaluations, and public health problem-solving
- Apply your expertise to essential services, including food safety, safe water, and proper sewage disposal
- Support the Health Division's mission to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of our community
- Be part of the Health Division's Culture of Care, where your work contributes to a shared commitment to community health##
** Minimum Qualifications
** EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. a. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Environmental Health; ORb. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, environmental science, or environmental policy, and have earned 30 semester/45 quarter hours of college credit in basic science coursework (per National Environmental Health Association credentialing requirements);
** OR
* * 2. a. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in physical or biological sciences, or a closely related field; ANDb. Have had at least one (1) year of full time, supervised experience in environmental health.
3. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* Reasonable knowledge of the professional practices and procedures in the field of environmental health.
* Reasonable knowledge of the County Sanitary Code and state laws relating to environmental health.
* Reasonable ability to compile statistics, decipher pertinent information, and present oral and written technical reports to officials and other interested groups or individuals.
* Reasonable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, professional and non-professional Health Division personnel, officials and staff of local governmental and private organizations, and the public.
* Some ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and objectives.
* Some ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
* Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database,…