Live and work in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan with four distinct seasons and year-round outside activities. 

　　The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is in search of an Environmental Health Director.  This position serves our five-county region from a base in Hancock, Michigan.

　　As the EH Director, you will plan, organize and direct the administration of the Environmental Health Division and supervise environmental health staff. You'll develop and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives and ensure compliance with same.

　　You have a BS or graduate degree in environmental health, science, engineering or related field and current registration as a sanitarian in the State of Michigan, or NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist.  You'll have acquired a minimum of 5 or more years of progressively more responsible experience in environmental health, which involved the coordination and administration of related programs.  Experience in supervision of staff is required. 

　　In addition, you'll have comprehensive knowledge of the principles underlying federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to Environmental Health.  You'll have knowledge of and experience in FDA food protection regulations, sewage system design, soil science, and well construction.  Thorough knowledge of public health principles, practices and techniques, and comprehensive knowledge of environmental health theory and practice.

　　WUPHD offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, retirement plans, and earned time off.