ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Starting Pay: $19.2885 Hourly ($40,120)

Step A: $20.4630 Hourly ($42,563)

Step B: $23.6817 Hourly ($49,258)

Step C: $24.2563 Hourly ($50,453)

Step D: $24.8553 Hourly ($51,699)

Step E: $25.4817 Hourly ($53,002)

Step F: $26.1317 Hourly ($54,354)

Step G: $26.8394 Hourly ($55,826)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' of clerical experience -AND- two (2) years' laboratory experience. Lab experience in bacteriological water testing, including coliform and fecal coliform preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible and varied clerical and selected laboratory duties including verification of complete sample requisitions for laboratory tests (i.e., coliform and fecal coliforms water testing); work is performed at the Health Department under supervision. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes various office and laboratory equipment;
• Provides clients with assistance in completing forms and understanding information;
• Reviews and maintains environmental health and laboratory records;
• Prepares environmental health samples and information for laboratory testing and reports findings daily to appropriate environmental health staff;
• Performs laboratory screening on samples;
• Works with environmental staff regarding all programs;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please see the attached job description for more details.