Public Health Sanitarian - PTNE

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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. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:

This is a grant‑funded part‑time classification.

As part of the Oakland County Health Division, you’ll be on the front lines of ensuring safe and healthy living conditions for residents. In this role, you’ll enforce the County Sanitary Code and State environmental health laws while carrying out meaningful, hands‑on work in the community. You’ll conduct field inspections at restaurants, care facilities, recreational areas, and residential sites, helping safeguard the places where people live, work, and gather.

You’ll also perform soil evaluations for sewage disposal systems, review data to ensure safe water supplies, and provide expert recommendations that protect public health. In addition, you’ll represent Environmental Health Services in appeals related to sewage, water, and food service facilities, maintaining accurate documentation and offering well‑informed recommendations on licensing or code compliance. By leveraging the County’s technology systems, you’ll keep cases organized and operations efficient.

This role gives you the opportunity to combine fieldwork, research, and public service, making a direct and lasting impact on the health and safety of Oakland County communities.

• Protect community health by enforcing the County Sanitary Code and State environmental health laws.
• Get out in the field to inspect restaurants, care facilities, recreational sites, and residential properties, making sure they meet the highest standards of safety.
• Conduct soil evaluations for on‑site sewage disposal and review data to ensure safe and reliable water supplies.
• Represent Environmental Health Services in appeals related to sanitation and food safety, presenting expert insights that guide critical decisions.
• Keep thorough records and provide recommendations that influence licensing, compliance, and public trust.
• Use the County’s technology tools to manage cases and keep operations running smoothly.

• Get out into the community instead of being tied to a desk every day.
• Protect the health and safety of Oakland County residents in meaningful ways.
• See the direct impact of your work, from ensuring safe drinking water to supporting food safety where families gather.
• Enjoy a balance of fieldwork, research, and public service that keeps your work dynamic and engaging.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a healthier, safer community for everyone.

• Possess a Bachelor's degree with a major in Environmental Health.
• OR possess a Bachelor's degree with a major in Public Health, Environmental Science, or Environmental Policy, and have earned 30 semester/45 quarter hours of basic science coursework (per National Environmental Health Association credentialing requirements).
• OR possess a Bachelor's degree with a major in Physical or Biological Sciences, or a closely related field, AND have had at least one year of full‑time, supervised experience in environmental health.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

• Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Must submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and to periodic tuberculin skin tests or…