To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Acting Health Officer
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RE: Approval to create, post and fill one (1) Environmental Health Sanitarian position.
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to create, post and fill one (1) Environmental Health Sanitarian position.
BACKGROUND:
The role of the Environmental Health Sanitarian has broadened over the past few years with the emergence of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) sites, Legionella, lead awareness, Triple-E, West Nile Virus, HAB (harmful algae blooms), mercury spills and Radon. Also, due to an increase in food facilities, land division development and alternate system installations, the involvement of a sanitarian has expanded
DISCUSSION:
The position will involve special projects. The sanitarian will have responsibilities associated with, but not limited to, knowledge gathering related to emerging threats, management of water filters/cartridge tracking and distribution, and working in collaboration with EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy), MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), LARA (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency, other LHDs, etc. Involvement with any local emergency, spill, and/or contamination discovery is also included. This position will be located in Environmental Health. The EH program licenses and/or regulates the following programs: on-site wastewater, food facilities, public pools/spas, private, Type 2 and Type 3 wells, body art, campgrounds and adult/child foster care homes and daycares. Majority are accredited programs.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human resources will be needed throughout the entirety of the process to post and fill this position.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Position is budgeted for current FY budget. Funding source is 2210-626.01-702.000 and related fringe accounts. No additional County appropriation is...
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