Lead Risk Assessor Supervisor (Environmental Health Manager III)-61144646

About the role

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Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application.
• 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 the 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.
• If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) and State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); refer to the contribution section of the hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
• Hybrid work: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.