Environmental Health Specialist Ii, Iii, Iv, V

Salary:

Level II: $4,590 - $5,588 per month (SR‑18, Step D to I)

Level III: $4,961 - $6,043 per month (SR‑20, Step D to I)

Level IV: $5,369 - $6,535 per month (SR‑22, Step D to I)

Level V: $6,043 - $7,351 per month (SR‑24, Step D to I)

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

The Environmental Health Specialist performs professional work involving the protection and promotion of public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to the elimination and/or prevention of environmental health, environmental impact, and occupational health hazards.

A position in this class receives on‑the‑job training in pertinent Federal and State laws rules, regulations, policies, procedures and investigation and inspection methods and techniques; participates with higher level specialists in field activities such as investigations, inspections and collection of samples to develop and expand understanding of pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned. May also be required to work overtime as directed.

The EHS Level III position reflects performance of independent work where assignments are of a technical nature and moderate difficulty, with limited deviation from established standards. Problems usually involve consideration of a limited number of factors which are readily detected and controlled and can be resolved by direct application of specific standards. Work activities typically involve inspecting facilities, operations, activities and/or equipment;

investigating and resolving complaints from the public; analyzing and evaluating data and recommending action; and/or conducting informational and educational outreach activities to ensure compliance with pertinent environmental/occupational health laws, rules and regulations; and performing other related duties as assigned. Work assignments of more technical difficulty are performed in assistance to or under guidance of a higher-level specialist.

The EHS Level IV reflects responsibility for complex to highly complex work involving interpreting/evaluating considerable or specialized technical data and/or a variety of duties involving diverse and complex technical problems; and considerable decision making and use of judgment. Incumbents are expected to resolve most of the conflicts that arise under general supervision of a higher level specialist or program supervisor; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The EHS Level V supervises a staff of lower level specialist engage in performance of highly complex monitoring, inspection, investigation and/or enforcement case development activities to enforce compliance with pertinent environmental/occupational health program laws, rules and regulations. Duties and responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing and coordinating work of the unit; assigning, scheduling and evaluating work; and providing guidance and advising subordinates.

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, environmental science or other closely related field of science. The coursework must have included at least three (3) semester credit hours in college algebra or higher.

General Experience Requirement: (Level II) None. (Level III-V) One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved interpreting and applying principles, concepts and/or standards related to a chemical, physical, biological or related field of science; gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and recommend appropriate courses of action. The work must have demonstrated the ability to identify problems and alternative solutions, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

• Level II:
  None.
• Level III:
  Six (6) months of…