Dept Mgr 6/Environmental (049437) in Wayne, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Dept Mgr 6/Environmental (049437)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Collaborate with various public health and clinical care services programs to participate on investigations that require environmental health expertise
• Establish goals and objectives for the Environmental Management Unit (EMU) and EMU programs and ensure their attainment.
• Establish policies and procedures for the Unit’s programs in accordance with grant guidelines or program requirements.
• Oversee, manage and collaborate on the Environmental Health portion of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
• Provide oversight of the Onsite Well and Wastewater Treatment System Program, including the non-community water supply program and the Time of Sale program.
• Provide oversight of the Pool inspection program.
• Provide oversight of Child and Adult care facility requests, inspections, and plan reviews.
• Provide oversight of the campground program.
• Oversee and manage the Vector Surveillance grant programs.
• Act as lead Enforcement Officer for the Unit and back-up Enforcement Officer for the Food Unit.
• Coordinate and conduct Quality Assurance reviews of EMU programs and staff. Ensure all EMU programs remain fully accredited or compliant with the requirements of their respective governing agencies or grants.
• Provide technical and professional expertise to staff.
• Initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Unit as applicable.
• Resolve appeals from the business community, serve residents by providing assistance, education, or referrals.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by Department Executives and as notified by after-hours answering service.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness training and exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, Biological Science, or a closely related field;
• Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian
• A valid State of Michigan driver’s license and acceptable driving record; and automobile available for daily use.
• At least six years of environmental health experience, of which at least four years are to be in general environmental health program areas (food services sanitation, water supplies, on-site sewage disposal management, institutional sanitation, vector control, recreational sanitation, etc.) Experience must include at least two years of supervisory or special assessment experience.

Job Info

Job Identification: 3199

Posting Date: 09/30/2026, 03:01 PM

Apply Before: 10/22/2026, 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Location: 33030 Van Born Rd, Wayne, MI, 48184, US