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About The Position

Requirements

• Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis in your research.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to one or more program area such as air and water pollution and solid and hazardous waste disposal.
• Knowledge of environmental health sciences and public and environmental health.
• Knowledge of environmental protection principles and practices including such systems as industrial waste control, water and sewage treatment and air and water pollution.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities including conducting appropriate tests and analyzing findings.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports and technical documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals and in group situations.
• Ability to conduct special surveillance of hazardous situations and recommend appropriate action.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Bioscience or a related natural resource field is required.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, relative experience, or experience at a local health department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, surveys and investigations of pollution and radiation source facilities.
• Provide consultation to manufactures, service areas, local health organizations and communities utilizing the collected data.
• Prepare technical reports of inspections, surveys and investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations for action, including some licensure and certification.
• Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
• Investigate hazardous events affecting the environment or the health of the public.
• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions utilizing written communications, mass media, public speaking, public information materials and research data.
• Develop plans for implementing and promoting programs and/or updating state laws and regulations.
• Cooperate with federal, state, and local environmental and health agencies and the public in enforcement activities.
• Collect samples of air, water and/or industrial wastes for laboratory analysis.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home.
• Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.
• Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access