Environmental Health Specialist II - Hilo, Hawaii Island (Ohhi)
About The Position
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.
- 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.
- Coursework must have included at least three (3) semester credit hours in college algebra or higher.
- Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Receiving on-the-job training in pertinent Federal and State laws rules, regulations, policies, procedures and investigation and inspection methods and techniques.
- Participating 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.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
- Working overtime as directed.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
