Environmental Program Consultant / Health Risk Assessor
About The Position
The Environmental Program Consultant / Health Risk Assessor supports the Health Assessment, Consultation, and Education program by conducting public health and toxicological risk assessments for contaminated or hazardous waste sites across North Carolina. This position evaluates chemical exposures, assesses potential public health risks, and develops recommendations to reduce or eliminate harmful exposures. It gathers and analyzes environmental, toxicological, epidemiologic, medical, and health outcome data to understand human exposure pathways and address community health concerns. The Environmental Program Consultant / Health Risk Assessor applies advanced scientific principles and independent analysis within a program of significant environmental and public health complexity. The consultant contributes expert guidance to support environmental decision‑making and public health protection.
Requirements
- Master's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience applying ATSDR public health assessment guidance to evaluate chemical exposure pathways at contaminated or hazardous waste sites, including interpreting environmental sampling results and translating findings into clear public health recommendations.
- Documented history of conducting human health risk assessments at Superfund NPL or similar contaminated sites, using toxicological, epidemiologic, and health outcome data to characterize risk and support decision‑making.
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi‑stakeholder environmental health projects—at an intermediate or higher proficiency level—including planning project phases, coordinating data collection, maintaining timelines, and producing deliverables aligned with federal cooperative‑agreement requirements.
- Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing technical documents such as exposure evaluations, health consultations, or site summaries, incorporating advanced data analysis using scientific software or databases to support conclusions.
- Established history of collaborating with local or state public health partners to address community health concerns, including facilitating data exchange, preparing briefings or educational materials, and supporting coordinated public outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct public health and toxicological risk assessments for hazardous waste sites using established guidelines.
- Evaluate chemical exposure data to determine public health risks and develop recommendations that reduce or eliminate exposures.
- Gather and analyze environmental, toxicological, epidemiologic, medical, and community health data related to human exposure pathways.
- Assess potential or known risks associated with contaminated sites by interpreting scientific data and exposure information.
- Prepare scientific analyses, written documentation, and summaries that inform environmental health decisions.
- Apply environmental and scientific principles to support research, planning, and complex program activities.
- Manage components of environmental projects by coordinating data evaluation, planning tasks, and interactions with partner agencies.
- Develop recommendations and management alternatives that address identified environmental health risks.
- Communicate environmental findings, concerns, and recommended actions to community members, partner agencies, and program stakeholders.
- Support educational and consultative activities that strengthen environmental health understanding within the program.
Benefits
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
