Announcement Information
*TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. UNOFFICIAL COPIES ARE ACCEPTED**
Job Summary
Implements and enforces the County Sanitary Code and State Laws relating to environmental health through the Oakland County Health Division. Makes field inspections to places such as food establishments, group lodging and care facilities, home sites, and recreational areas, and makes recommendations pertaining to public health. Performs soil evaluations for on-site sewage disposal and reviews data for feasibility of on-site water supplies. Represents Environmental Health Service’s position on all appeals in regard to on-site sewage disposal systems, onsite water supplies and food service facilities before the Sanitary Code and the Food Service Appeal Boards. Maintains records and reports for documentation of sanitation matters and makes recommendations regarding licensure or code violations. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Transcript with award date
- Valid Driver’s License number
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
At the time of application:
1. a. Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Environmental Health; OR
b. 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; AND
b. 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.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED. NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY.
Special Requirements
1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
2. Must submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x rays at County expense.