Environmental Health Specialist 2 - PN 20013807

What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking a candidate to fill our Environmental Health Specialist 2 position. This position will function as a technical expert in the sewage treatment systems program and related applications of soil science. This position will:

• conduct surveys of local health district programs and prepare and review survey reports for accuracy and appropriateness of findings (e.g., interprets applicable laws, rules and regulation to correct or modify findings, recommends provisional status or sanctions or corrective actions in the case of non-compliance)
• implement requirements of sewage treatment system program (reviews and recommends approval of tanks, pretreatment components, alternative wastewater treatment technologies [e.g., drip distribution systems])
• review and evaluate complaints related to sewage treatment systems, determine the required investigative work and conduct or direct field/investigative work to resolve the complaint
• provide technical assistance, consultation and training to local health departments, state agencies, grantees, contractors, industry and general public in area of sewage treatment systems specializing in site and soil evaluations and issues
• prepare technical reports and develop survey methodology, fact sheets, procedural guidellines, interpretive reports and technical bulletins

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: Position in Dairy Program: 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in environmental health science, of which 6 mos. must have been as grade A milk program inspector for department; must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Environmental Health Specialist 1, 65731, in environmental health specialty to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation. All Other Positions: -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 to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation. Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4736-8-01(C): Science courses approved by the board shall be in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or statistics and be applicable to the practice of environmental health science. Job Skill: Environmental Services

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, environmental sciences or engineering
• Experience providing technical assistance to stakeholders related to sewage treatment systems and products
• Experience evaluating and investigating complaints related to private water and/or sewage treatment systems
• Experience with state laws and regulations on sewage and/or private water systems
• Experience reviewing and evaluating private water and/or sewage treatment system designs, installations and/or operations
• Experience conducting on-site inspections (e.g., construction, compliance, operations, nuisance)
• Experience collecting and interpreting technical data to produce reports
• Experience in providing clear and concise written communictions to a variety of audiences
• Experience in developing and presenting training/public speaking
• Experience conducting program surveys for compliance/enforcement

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