Environmental Health Aide III

Howard County • Howard, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is contractual, part-time up to 18 hours a week. GRADE ASTD 8 LOCATION OF POSITION Howard County Health Department 8930 Stanford Boulevard Columbia, MD 21045 Main Purpose of Job This position’s main purpose is to function as an Environmental Health Aide in the Howard County Health Department, Bureau of Environmental Health, a regulatory agency charged with responsibility for prevention of disease transmission through environmental factors. This position serves that mission by collecting water samples from drinking water wells in Howard County. This position is assigned to the Community Hygiene Program.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Three years of experience in sanitation or closely related field.
• Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Maryland Water Sampler Certification or meet the requirements to obtain this certification.
• Experience with water systems and water treatment systems.
• Experience with communication and customer service, with a commitment to providing a positive client experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Performs water sampling of drinking water wells in Howard County.
• Visits properties that schedule water sampling through the program as instructed and/or determine the proper sampling location (as needed).
• Collects samples and completes tracking paperwork according to sampling lab requirements, program policy and procedures, and best practices.
• Maintains a water sampler certification for the state of Maryland.
• Other duties as required, including but not limited to timely submittal of all activity reports and administrative paperwork, and providing good customer service to all Health Department customers.
• Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs.
• Participates in necessary drills and exercises, responds to emergencies as appropriate, keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department, and completes all required trainings.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize 75% of the cost for medical and prescription coverage.
• Option to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance.
• Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED