Entry Level Environmental Studies Jobs in Michigan

The Environmental Compliance Technician I is an entry level position and will report to a Department Manager 2 or 3.  Employees in this position will conduct inspections or environmental sampling in one or more various programs including: Food, Pool, Childcare, Body Art, Septic/Well, Campground, or Vector Surveillance.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or the Physical, Chemical or Natural Sciences, or equivalent, with at least 30 semester hours of college credit in basic science coursework (life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences) and at least one college level math or statistics class.

• Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, auto insurance as required by law, and automobile available for daily use.

This position is open only to current Wayne County employees who have Regular Status and meet the following requirements:

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or the Physical, Chemical or Natural Sciences, or equivalent, with at least 30 semester hours of college credit in basic science coursework (life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences) and at least one college level math or statistics class.
• Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, auto insurance as required by law, and automobile available for daily use.

Types of Assessments

A Personal Qualifications Assessment worth 95% will be administered including interpersonal skills such as decision-making, judgment, communication and ability to work with others and establish professional relationships.

Experience and Training will be worth 5% and will be evaluated using information submitted with the application.

Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from AFSCME employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class) will not be accepted.  

PURPOSE  

To establish a promotional eligible list from which to fill Departmental and County-Wide vacancies. Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.  The eligible list will remain in effect for one (1) year.    

GENERAL INFORMATION 

The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted. In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. 

Accommodations: 

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecountymi.gov.  Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.

Appeal Process: 

Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Section 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results.  Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review.  The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper. 

Required Tasks

• Conduct state and local environmental public health inspections at food service establishments, day care facilities, public swimming pools, private and public onsite water and sewage disposal systems, body art facilities, campgrounds, and other public buildings or sites that are under the jurisdiction of Wayne County Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS) Public Health Division.  
• Accurately and thoroughly identify and document findings/violations from environmental public health inspections in program specific reports. Prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct field inspections for site characteristics that determine conformance to local public health regulations at facilities or operations including but not limited to septic systems, well locations, food service establishments, and campgrounds.
• Conduct field reviews of licensed public establishments including but not limited to food service establishments, public swimming pools, day care facilities, and body art facilities.
• In accordance with state and local environmental public health regulations, issue approvals, permits, licenses, etc.
• In accordance with state and local public health regulations, conduct enforcement activities for businesses that are found in noncompliance with environmental public health regulations and ordinances.
• Investigate complaints, including foodborne illness investigations, at licensed facilities, public buildings, and sites that are under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Public Health Division. This also includes reports of illicit discharges.
• Track, file, and maintain accurate records of inspections, evaluations, investigations, etc.
• Perform environmental sampling of food, water, vectors, dust, soil, or air.
• Provide public education on food safety principles, water quality issues, public swimming pool safety, or other environmental health topics, as needed.
• Track and accurately document administrative information such as time spent conducting environmental health activities and duties, time worked, leave time, and mileage for reimbursement. Submit all documentation as required and in a timely manner.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness training and exercises.
• Other duties as assigned.