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 a candidate to fill our Environmental Health Specialist 2 position. The incumbent of this position will function as a technical expert regarding lead poisoning and lead poisoning prevention for the Public Health Lead Investigation Program within the Field Services Section. This position will:

• provide compliance assistance and oversight to property owners, parents of children with lead exposure, legal professionals, housing agency representatives, and other impacted individuals
• work with ODH general counsel and the Attorney General's Office to enforce rules and regulations (e.g., ORC 3742, OAC 3701-30)
• develop and implement the use of environmental lead inspection forms, records, and other documents required for the conduct of the program
• provide technical review of local health department lead programs, reports and summarized findings submitted to ODH; review and compile reports of environmental lead assessments performed by state and local environmental health specialists
• draft interpretation of applicable policies and procedures to ensure uniform interpretation and application by state and local lead program lead inspectors/risk assessors
• act as a lead worker by providing direction and training to new or lower-level environmental health specialists, grantees and/or contractors regarding public health lead investigations

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Must possess a certificate of registration as environmental health specialist issued by the Ohio Department of Health in accordance with Chapter 3776. Revised Code. License for registered Environmental Health Specialist must be renewed biennially in accordance with Chapter 3776.07(B) of Revised Code.

Licensure as a Lead Risk Assessor in the State of Ohio required within 180 days from date of employment.

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.

Qualifications
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 one of the physical or environmental sciences
• Licensed as a lead risk assessor in Ohio
• Past experience working with the general public on housing compliance
• Experience developing and/or presenting training materials or with public speaking
• Experience using computer software (e.g., Word, Access, Excel)
• Experience writing complex technical reports
• Experience as a lead worker

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