Environmental Health Specialist II (Health & Wellness Department)
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Environmental Health Specialist II (Health & Wellness Department)
Salary
$56,790.00 - $73,770.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20253264022HEALTHtf
Department
Dept of Health & Wellness
Division
Food Sanitation
Opening Date
05/27/2025
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
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Description
HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
Environmental Health Specialist II
The Detroit Health Department has been providing important public health services to Detroiters for over 100 years. Under the leadership of Denise Fair Razo, MBA, MPH, FACHE, the Health Department's mission is to foster collaborative efforts that protect and promote public health, equity, safety and well-being.
Mission - Address public and population health priorities of Detroiters
Vision - We envision healthy communities where every Detroiter has the opportunity to thrive
Values - Quality Service, Transparency, Accountability and Respect
The Detroit Health Department food safety unit licenses and inspects over 1,900 food establishments. The goal of these inspections is to prevent foodborne illness and ensure that safe food is being served to the public.
Under general supervision, the Environmental Health Specialist II will perform inspections and related regulatory functions to reduce the hazard to the public from environmental health hazards.
The Environmental Health Specialist II is a senior professional position that will be expected to have significant experience and provide technical and legal support to other Environmental Health Specialists.
Duties may include food safety, child care facilities, adult foster care, body art, swimming pools, recreational facilities, medical marijuana care centers, and other regulated establishments. Will also include investigation of food borne or environmental vector disease outbreaks. Will be assigned primarily to the Food Safety or Environmental Health Program, but will be expected to be able to handle a variety of duties.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned)
Senior Professional responsibilities:
Serves as a support resource for Environmental Health Specialists.
Coordinates projects, programs, or committees.
Researches and develops improvements to existing programs.
Environmental Health and Food Safety
Helps prepare for State of Michigan public health accreditation.
Inspects public facilities including child care, adult foster care, swimming pools, recreation facilities, body art, food service establishments, medical marijuana care centers and other regulated facilities to ensure compliance with applicable city, state, and federal regulations.
Ensures correction of hazards identified.
Discusses findings and provides education, interpretation of regulations and recommendations to facility owner or representative, and ensure correction of sanitation hazards identified.
Identifies and researches environmental health hazards to public health.
Educates the public and businesses on environmental health and food safety issues.
Writes reports to adequately explain food safety or environmental hazards to a range of audiences.
Conducts preliminary inspections, monitors new facilities during construction and performs final inspection upon completion.
Illness and complaint Investigation
Participates in enforcement activities.
Investigates possible food, water or environmental vector illness outbreaks.
Investigates complaints from the public.
Performs aseptic collection of stool and other samples.
Education and Training
Educates the public, businesses, government and private agencies on environmental health issues.
Develops educational materials to explain and raise awareness on food safety or environmental hazards to a range of audiences.
Coordinates and promotes continuing education to keep up to date on regulatory trends, changes, and initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborates with other agencies to improve the health of the public.
Serves on committees, special project teams, or task forces as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
Bachelor's degree in public health, biology, chemistry, physics, natural science, environmental science, food science, or a related field with at least 30 hours of science (biology, chemistry, physics, or statistics).
At least three (3) years' of experience in environmental health, food safety, investigating foodborne or environmental illness outbreaks and/or plan review.
Registered Sanitarian / Registered Environmental Health Specialist (National Environmental Health Association or State of Michigan). If the candidate is a State of Michigan Standardized Trainer, then they may be hired but must obtain the Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certification within 12 months of hire.
Completion of emergency preparedness training (to include, but not limited to FEMA IS Courses 100, 200, 700 and 800) within 90 days of hire is required for this position.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Qualifications (preferred):
Bachelor's degree in environmental health or food safety.
Master's degree in environmental health, food safety, public health, or a related field.
Fluency in foreign languages common in Detroit (Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese)
Experience as a Plan Review Officer, Standardized Trainer, or investigating foodborne or environmental illness outbreaks, especially in an urban environment.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:
State of Michigan Operator license is required with appropriate insurance coverage and reliable vehicle - Department is not responsible for out of pocket costs beyond mileage reimbursement.
Certification in Incident Command Structure, crisis management, and participation in public health emergency preparedness activities in real or simulated emergencies, preferred
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Computer Based Assessment : 25%
Interview: 50%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 25%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
LRD: 10/3/24
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of environmental health and food safety principals, statistical methods, food safety
Skill in computer literacy with primary software programs such as Microsoft Office.
Skill in strong analytic and assessment skills.
Skill in strong leadership skills.
· Ability to demonstrate excellence in verbal, written, and public communication skills.
Ability to work well with local, state and federal personnel, health care professionals, establishment owners, management, employees, and the general public.
Ability to identify, interpret, and enforce public health law, ordinances, and policies related to specific food safety and environmental health.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people and temperaments.
Ability to Work effectively in teams of diverse people and organizations.
Ability to pay excellent attention to detail, follow through, and timeliness.
Ability to be highly self-motivated and directed with a strong work ethic.
Ability to possess a high level of ethical standards and avoid conflicts of interest.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances and departmental rules and regulations.
Physical Demands
Work involves walking in a variety of
