ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND (OHHI)
Duties Summary
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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Prerequisite Knowledge And Abilities:
- Required Knowledge of: Basic principles and concepts of a chemical, biological or physical science; mathematics (e.g., college level algebra); problem solving methods and techniques; research methods and techniques; and report writing.
- Ability to: Apply principles and concepts of a chemical, biological or physical science; understand and apply pertinent environmental/occupational health, laws, rules and regulations, and investigational and inspectional methods and techniques; collect, analyze and evaluate data; solve problems and make recommendations; perform mathematical calculations to verify data and prepare standard reports; and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Education: 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.
Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.
Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancies requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.