Childhood Lead Poisoning- Case Investigator

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

8d•$55,266 - $77,563•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is looking for a case investigator to join as a key player in our team’s efforts to identify and remove sources of lead exposure from children’s environments. Our Program works to prevent, detect, and eliminate childhood lead exposure, helping ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. Working together, our multidisciplinary team supports Maine’s goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning by providing a comprehensive response to children and families affected by lead exposure and by working with property owners to address lead hazards and prevent future poisonings. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through public service. If you are motivated by helping others, solving problems, and improving the health of communities, you will find purpose in this work. In this role, you will become an expert on identifying lead hazards in housing, with comprehensive training provided. Your work will directly support safer homes and healthier futures for Maine children. When the Maine CDC identifies a child with lead poisoning or with lead-based substances in their environment, you and the interdisciplinary case team will work with the child’s family, property owners, and licensed lead risk assessors to investigate and abate sources of lead exposure.

Requirements

A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience.
Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

Nice To Haves

Well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as attention to detail;
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences;
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners;
Experience with case management, including documenting client interactions, case actions, and document handling, and the use of electronic data systems to handle case information

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff nurses to identify potential sources of lead exposure in a child’s home and other environments
Coordinate environmental lead inspections, interpret inspection results, and help families take actions to protect their children from lead exposure
Order abatement of lead hazards to ensure identified lead hazards are removed from children’s environments
Monitor compliance with abatement orders and escalate cases requiring administrative fines for non-compliance to management
Collaborate with staff nurses to connect families with services to support health, safety and development
Work with team members to maintain a quality assurance program through consistent communication, shared accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement
Monitor case outcomes and data trends, and work with colleagues to identify and resolve issues to strengthen the Program’s public health impact.
Perform occasional field work or travel to visit homes and work directly with families and landlords.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account