Environmental Health Specialist II

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Well Program within the Ground Water Management Section.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions
and changes in job duties due to
reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Under general supervision, meets the full performance level of professional inspections/investigations/plan reviews, of the mandated and/or delegated environmental health and/or environmental protection programs, to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May help train and review the work of subordinate personnel or manage a specialized phase of an environmental health and/or environmental protection program.

• Performs site evaluations and percolation testing for individual residential lots, subdivisions, and institutional/commercial properties to determine appropriate placement and construction criteria for onsite sewage disposal systems.
• Reviews permit applications and plans for new construction and renovations of buildings for compliance with regulations pertaining to private well water supplies, onsite sewage disposal systems, asbestos, and solid waste management.
• Conducts field inspections for onsite sewage disposal systems, wells, and solid waste processing facilities for compliance with county and state regulations.
• Collects water and soil samples from private and public properties for chemical and bacteriological analyses.
• Issues correction and violation notices and represents the department at administrative hearings for onsite sewage disposal system and solid waste regulatory compliance issues.

• Serves as a resource person on regulations and legislation affecting specialized areas. Completes detailed reports of all inspections/investigations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicates and consults with members of the public and internal and external agencies, as required.
• Conducts inspections for residential underground storage tank removals to assess potential environmental contamination from petroleum products.
• Conducts sanitary surveys to assess the need for extension of public water and sewer.
• Inspects solid and liquid waste collection vehicles for compliance with county and state regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, or biological sciences, engineering or agriculture

Registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland

Two years' experience working in environmental health

(Education beyond a bachelor's degree in a physical, environmental health or biological science, engineering or agriculture may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.

Current registration as a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required at the time of application.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses,…