Environmental Health Specialist II - Kona, Hawaii Island (Ohhi)

State of Hawai'i•Island of Hawaii, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i. Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted for an interview. The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in the Plant Industry Division. The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. The Environmental Health Specialist performs professional work involving the protection and promotion of public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to the elimination and/or prevention of environmental health, environmental impact, and occupational health hazards. A position in this class receives on-the-job training in pertinent Federal and State laws rules, regulations, policies, procedures and investigation and inspection methods and techniques; participates with higher level specialists in field activities such as investigations, inspections and collection of samples to develop and expand understanding of pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned. May also be required to work overtime as directed.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Knowledge of: Basic principles and concepts of a chemical, biological or physical science; mathematics (e.g., college level algebra); problem solving methods and techniques; research methods and techniques; and report writing.
Ability to: Apply principles and concepts of a chemical, biological or physical science; understand and apply pertinent environmental/occupational health, laws, rules and regulations, and investigational and inspectional methods and techniques; collect, analyze and evaluate data; solve problems and make recommendations; perform mathematical calculations to verify data and prepare standard reports; and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, environmental science or other closely related field of science.
The coursework must have included at least three (3) semester credit hours in college algebra or higher.
Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancy requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Responsibilities

Performs professional work involving the protection and promotion of public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to the elimination and/or prevention of environmental health, environmental impact, and occupational health hazards.
Receives on-the-job training in pertinent Federal and State laws rules, regulations, policies, procedures and investigation and inspection methods and techniques.
Participates with higher level specialists in field activities such as investigations, inspections and collection of samples to develop and expand understanding of pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May be required to work overtime as directed.