Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Location

Health Department Building 

246 North High Street 1st Floor

Columbus 43215

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Compensation: $30.55/hr.

Agency Contact Name: Gwen Harton

Agency Contact Information: You will be contacted via email or phone, if selected to interview. 

Apply at the following link:  https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=230005L9&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

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 for lead poisoning and lead poisoning prevention for the Public Health Lead Investigation Program. This position will:

• review, analyze and evaluate written and verbal referrals or complaints related to childhood lead poisoning and assesses and determines time frame for conducting public health actions or lead investigations and/or refer to a delegated authority.
• enforce program policies and procedures and ensure uniform interpretation by local lead programs statewide.
• 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
• provide technical assistance and consultation to ODH contractors, general public and industry concerning environmental reviews and other grant-related activities and reports.
• develop training programs for state and local health department personnel relative to lead poisoning prevention 

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 Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

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

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.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Certificate of registration as sanitarian-in-training or as sanitarian issued by Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736. of Revised Code, or eligible for registration as sanitarian-in-training or sanitarian in accordance with Chapter 4736. of Revised Code & must acquire certificate as registered sanitarian or sanitarian-in-training prior to engaging in practice of environmental health, but no later than 90 days from date of employment; in addition to proceeding, must meet one of following options appropriate to area to be assigned:

Completion of undergraduate degree from accredited college or university including at least 45 quarter or 30 semester units of science courses in areas of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or mathematics & 36 mos. exp. in environmental health science position of which 6 mos. must have been in environmental health specialty area(s) to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate degree from accredited college or university with core program in environmental health science & 24 months experience in environmental health science position of which 6 mos. must have been in environmental health specialty areas(s) to be assigned; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Sanitarian Program 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

·    Registered Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) or Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training (Ohio)

·    Experience in providing technical assistance to local health officials or employment with a local board of health.

·    Licensed as a lead risk assessor in the state of Ohio.

·    Experience in program compliance/enforcement (state or local)

·    Experience developing and/or presenting training/public speaking.

·    Experience using computer software (e.g., MS Word, Access, Excel)

·    Experience writing technical reports.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

 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.

 Supplemental Information Section:

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 OHMS 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.