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SalaryEnvironmental Health Specialist 2 (PN 20013808) - HYBRID
(240001TA)Environmental Health Specialist 2 – HYBRID
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.
What You'll Do:
The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking candidates to fill our Environmental Health Specialist 2 position. This position will function as a technical expert in the water systems program. This position will:
- review, analyze and evaluate verbal and written complaints related to private water systems for general investigations and enforcement
- assess and determine severity and urgency of complaint and appropriate response on the basis of applicable regulations and procedures
- coordinate and conduct investigations and/or refer complaints to lower-level Environmental Health Specialists to conduct investigation
- review registration and program compliance activities of private water system contractors and initiates and conducts enforcement actions for violations of OAC and ORC
- provide technical assistance, consultation and training to local health departments, state agencies, grantees, contractors, industry and general public in area of private water systems
- coordinate and conduct statewide training and consultation
- prepare technical reports and bulletins and assist in preparing procedural guidelines
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth/Adoption leave.
- For more information, visit our Total Rewards website!
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Position Qualifications:
Registration as Environmental Health Specialist pursuant to ORC 3776 & in addition to proceeding, must meet one of following options appropriate to area to be assigned:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director; and completed at least 30 months of full-time employment as an Environmental Health Specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a baccalaureate degree, completed a major in Environmental Health science which included an internship program approved by the director; and completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an Environmental Health Specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree higher than a baccalaureate degree, including at least forty-five quarter units or thirty semester units of science courses approved by the director; and completed at least 18 months of full-time employment as an Environmental Health Specialist; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Environmental Health Specialist 1, 65731 in Environmental Health specialty area(s) to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, chemistry, physics, geology or mathematics
- Experience providing technical assistance to local health districts, industry and/or the public related to private water systems and water treatment products
- Experience evaluating verbal and written complaints related to private water systems
- Knowledge of drinking water quality standards
- Experience using computer software (e.g., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, GIS)
- Experience conducting on-site inspections (e.g., construction, compliance, operations, finals, nuisance, water quality, or contamination investigations)
- Experience conducting program surveys for compliance/enforcement
- Experience collecting technical data in various formats to produce reports
- Experience in developing and presenting training/public speaking
- Experience with state laws and regulations on sewage treatment systems
- Experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating water treatment system designs, installations and/or operations
- Experience in developing written guidance or factsheets for a range of audiences
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Job Skills: Environmental Services
Technical: Equipment Operations, Inspection Principles, Training
Professional: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of human or public relations; state & federal laws, rules & regulations regarding Environmental Health science of assigned area; Environmental Health science or dairy science; general management; supervisory principles/techniques*; employee training & development*; statistics;*. Ability to deal with & understand most difficult classes of concepts; use proper research methods in gathering data; handle sensitive inquiries from & contact with officials & general public; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public; demonstrate physical fitness.
(*) Developed after employment.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($30.55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($32.04) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
