Environmental Health Manager

Environmental Health Manager
Waushara County Health Department | Wautoma, WI

Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring safe environments for your community? Waushara County is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead and oversee our Environmental Health and Food Safety & Recreational Licensing programs. This is a vital public service role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary:
The Environmental Health Manager supervises and implements programs focused on environmental health, food safety, and recreational licensing. This leadership role involves enforcing public health laws, conducting inspections, providing consultation and education, and responding to environmental health issues throughout Waushara County.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and support Environmental Health program staff, including training, evaluation, and scheduling.
Lead FDA Food Code standardization and compliance in partnership with state agencies.
Conduct and review environmental health inspections and investigations (e.g., food establishments, recreational facilities, radon, lead, rabies).
Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal partners.
Coordinate public health response, investigations, and enforcement when needed.
Maintain certifications and lead the county’s Radon Information Center.
Facilitate quality improvement and performance management initiatives within the department.
Qualifications:

Current Wisconsin Registered Sanitarian (RS) license or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
1–3 years of relevant experience in environmental health or a related field.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Strong knowledge of public health law, sanitation practices, and environmental inspection techniques.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
Working Conditions:

This position includes both office and field work, with potential exposure to environmental hazards. Use of personal protective equipment and travel within the county are required.
Why Join Us?

Waushara County offers the chance to be a part of a dedicated team working to improve public health and safety. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement in serving our community.
Competitive pay: $30.53-$31.77 to start, based on experience.
Enjoy 9 paid holidays, vacation and earned time off, and a comprehensive benefits package including a county contribution to the Wisconsin Retirement System (see Benefits at a Glance).
Beautiful, new office facility. Private office space.
Online application and position description are available at www.co.waushara.wi.us. Printed applications may be requested from the Human Resources office: Administration, 380 S Townline Road, Wautoma, WI 54982.

Waushara County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations under ADA.

Join us in safeguarding the health of our community!

https://wausharacountywi.municipalone.com/apps/jobs/details.aspx?job_id=2732

Deadline Note: Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations under ADA.