Environmental Health Technician

Miami County Public Health

Environmental Health Technician

POSITION: Classified, benefits-eligible based on hours
HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; some weekend and evening hours
SALARY: Environmental Health Technician $15.25-$26.25/hour (Commensurate with experience and skills)

OUR TEAM

At Miami County Public Health (MCPH), our mission is to be a proactive partner within the community that works to prevent illness, promote health, and protect those who live, work, and visit Miami County. Environmental Health (EH) strives to foster an environment of collaboration and growth, and pride ourselves on working together with the community to solve some of Public Health’s most difficult challenges. The EH Division strives to build a team of individuals with unique perspectives and talents that can add a diversity and depth to the division.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investigates complaints or reports of public health nuisances, housing issues and diseases
Writing and issuing compliance orders in accordance with applicable laws and rules
Prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports
Resolve complaints from the general public
Communicating effectively- written and oral
Collects and delivers environmental samples
Performs school safety inspections
Performs routine environmental tests
Assists with data management for all environmental health programs
Assists EH administrative staff
Use of basic computer programs such as Word and Excel
Participate in public health emergency response as needed
May be required to prepare documents and testify in court proceedings
May be required to respond to a complaint after regular business hours
This position is primarily responsible for work in the Nuisance/Housing, Pool, Private Water Systems and Sewage programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a high school diploma, Associates degree preferred.
A valid Ohio driver’s license with own vehicle and ability to maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Miami County Public Health’s insurance provide

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

Increase your listening skills
Multi-task and manage numerous business/community relationships
Develop the initial skills for leadership. Examples:
- Providing feedback
- Asking thoughtful questions
- Giving recognition when a job is well done
- Conflict resolution skills
Networking with community, government officials and other agencies

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Saving Account option
Health Reimbursement Account
Agency provided telemedicine for employee and family members
Wellness Program
Agency provided life insurance with option of additional coverage
Paid time off, vacation and sick leave
13 paid holidays
40-hour week, will consider flexible work schedule
Work phone offered or phone allowance
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Paid professional membership, trainings, and conference

If you would like to be a part of our team, please submit a cover letter, resume’, and application to: dpropes@miamicountyhealth.net

Application can be downloaded at: https://www.miamicountyhealth.net/employment-opportunities

Posted 5/17/2022; Posting Ends: Until Filled

Miami County Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age disability or military status in employment or the provision of services. Our agency is committed to the recruitment of diverse individuals who can offer different talents and perspectives to assist us in accomplishing our agency’s mission, vision, and fulfillment of the five core commitments.

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