Environmental Health Specialist V - Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0003

The immediate vacancies are located in Waipahu to Aiea.

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

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position supervises a staff of lower-level specialists engaged in the 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.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

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

General

Experience:

One 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.

Specialized

Experience:

Two and one-half years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a field of environmental/occupational health which demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmentally hazardous substances (e.g., chemical, physical or biological substances) or pollutants and required knowledge and application of laws, rules, regulations, methods and techniques pertaining to an area of environmental/occupational health such as clean air, clean water, drinking water, solid and hazardous waste, oil spill, etc.

The work must have involved gathering, analyzing and evaluating data related to environmentally hazardous substances; conducting inspections and/or investigations for hazardous environmental/occupational health conditions and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; approving and issuing permits to conduct activities and/or operations in accordance with environmental health regulations; and/or advising others on complying with environmental/occupational health program laws, rules, regulations and standards.

At least one year of the experience must have been comparable to the Environmental Health Specialist IV in State service.

The Environmental Health Specialist IV in State service is responsible for complex or 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.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicant must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities…