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Allegan County Environmental Health Food Program Coordinator in Allegan, Michigan
Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Job Summary:
Serves as a coordinator of the environmental health food program and acts as an expert resource to other sanitarians. This position inspects commercial, residential, and public locations in the County to enforce Federal, State and County sanitation and environmental health laws to safeguard the public health using the FDA Food Code and Michigan Food Law. Serves as the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Standardized Trainer for the County.
Starting Wage: $30.75 per hour, full-time
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluates food service establishments for compliance with Michigan Food Law and Food Code. Conducts routine and follow up inspections to determine compliance based on State Standardized Training requirements. Follows through with enforcement when facility is non-compliant.
Data entry on reports, changes in facility information, fees updates, licensing reviews. Maintain software database for Food Service Program. Coordinate all billing and ensure all fees are accurate.
Assess work assignments of staff, determine workload balance and manage monthly frequency of inspections. Train and evaluate staff based on State standard and minimum program requirements.
Development of Policies and Procedures as determined by the Minimum Program Requirements of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ensuring compliancy.
Inspections for specialized food service operations - temporary food operations, special transitory food units, and vending locations.
Plan reviews and approvals for proposed or remodels food service establishments or special transitory food units.
Assists the public with their complaints and questions regarding sanitation and environmental health matters.
Investigates food service complaints regarding improper food service practices, suspected food-borne illness outbreaks or adulterated food.
Serves as the coordinator of the environmental food health program and acts as an expert resource to other sanitarians.
Submits MDARD required quarterly and annual reports in addition to accreditation while meeting all Minimum Program Requirements (MPR).
Develops trainings and educational material for food service personnel.
Oversees and performs inspections, plan reviews, complaint investigations and education for the Body Art Program.
Submits MDHHS required quarterly and annual reports for Body Art Program.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health with emphasis on environmental sciences and biology.
Five (5) years’ experience in direct field services in the inspection of food service establishments.
Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or equivalent.
Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000
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