Environmental Scientist (Toxicologist)

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $71,000-$74,000

Grade: 22

Perform evaluations of pollutants or hazards that affect the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurement or observations of air, soil, water, and other sources.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Design, conduct, and report on public health assessments and public health consultations, including toxicological investigations and related activities on the health impacts of exposure to toxic substances in the environment statewide.
• Compile, review, analyze, and interpret environmental contaminant data, laboratory results, and health outcome data to identify possible sources of contamination and determine potential health effects and public health risks.
• Answer technical questions regarding data, trends, or results from environmental health assessments.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, local health departments, or tribal communities regarding illness associated with exposures to toxicants from hazardous waste sites.
• Develop educational materials and fact sheets, and educate and speak to affected communities and local health professionals about site contamination and potential health effects.
• Support program efforts to implement the Arizona Choose Safe Places Program and address environmental health hazards at childcare facilities.
• Participate in local, regional, and national monthly calls and conferences. Interact with the public via meetings, telephone, and field visits responding to community health concerns & analyzing health outcome data.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, partners, and stakeholders in the fields of epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental quality.

Master's degree or higher in environmental health, environmental sciences, public health, toxicology, or related field with 2 years of work-related experience.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.