Lead Risk Assessor Supervisor; Environmental Health Manager III

Position: Lead Risk Assessor Supervisor (Environmental Health Manager III)-61144646
Location: Cayce

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• Supervise regional staff assigned to perform inspections, evaluations, and investigations related to elevated blood lead levels in children.
• Obtain and maintain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification as a Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor.
• Direct and supervise regional staff (certified lead risk assessors) of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) / Children's Health and Perinatal Services (CHPS) / Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program who conduct investigations and lead risk assessments in homes and other locations associated with elevated blood lead levels in children. Hold regular staff meetings with regional staff and completes Employee Performance and Management system documents and other administrative requirements in timely manner.
• Audit summary reports and South Carolina Infectious Disease and Outbreak Reporting Network (SCION) entries for environmental assessments and provide feedback to regional Lead Risk Assessor staff to assure completeness, compliance with standard operating procedures and any applicable laws, policies, or program requirements. Assist in staff training.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Office of general council, regional public health nurses, and all public health staff involved in prevention of childhood lead poisoning.
• Other duties assigned related to the position, including Medical Equipment Power Shelters (MEPS) participation in emergency response subject to on call or call back 24/7.

State

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency

Additional Requirements:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Current certification as an EPA lead risk assessor is preferred. Experience with or thorough knowledge of the SC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is preferred.

EEO:

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN:

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

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