Environmental Field Inspector

State of Indiana; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

457(b) deferred compensation

Pension plans

Leave policies

Vacation / sick leave

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a field staff inspector with the Indiana Department of Health to inspect mobile home communities, RV campgrounds, youth camps, and agricultural labor camps. You will support local health departments, write technical reports, and provide expert testimony when needed.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Bioscience or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of pollution and radiation source facilities.
• Provide consultation to manufacturers and local health organizations.
• Prepare technical reports and make recommendations for action.
• Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
• Investigate hazardous events affecting health or environment.
• Interprete laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions.
• Develop plans to update state laws and promote programs.
• Cooperate with agencies and public in enforcement activities.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis.
• Travel to client sites and write reports from those locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Project management

Ability to communicate clearly

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Bioscience

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

This position functions as a field staff inspector for mobile home communities, RV campgrounds, youth camps and agricultural labor camps. Provides support to local health department staff and other government officials, designers, and the public. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, relative experience, or experience at a local health department is preferred.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conduct inspections, surveys and investigations of pollution and radiation source facilities.
• Provide consultation to manufactures, service areas, local health organizations and communities utilizing the collected data.
• Prepare technical reports of inspections, surveys and investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations for action, including some licensure and certification.
• Provide expert testimony for administrative hearings and court actions.
• Investigate hazardous events affecting the environment or the health of the public.
• Interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental sanitation conditions utilizing written communications, mass media, public speaking, public information materials and research data.
• Develop plans for implementing and promoting programs and/or updating state laws and regulations.
• Cooperate with federal, state, and local environmental and health agencies and the public in enforcement activities.
• Collect samples of air, water and/or industrial wastes for laboratory analysis.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home. Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Analytical skills using scientific methods and data analysis in your research.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to one or more program area such as air and water pollution and solid and hazardous waste disposal.
• Knowledge of environmental health sciences and public and environmental health.
• Knowledge of environmental protection principles and practices including such systems as industrial waste control, water and sewage treatment and air and water pollution.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities including conducting appropriate tests and analyzing findings.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports and technical documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals and in group situations.
• Ability to conduct special surveillance of hazardous situations and recommend appropriate action.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Bioscience or a related natural resource field is required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .