Environmental Health Analyst

Olmsted County; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County is seeking an Environmental Public Health Specialist to analyze water quality and healthy homes data, support regional initiatives, and provide technical assistance to the public.

The role requires a Bachelor's or an Associate’s degree with related experience; familiarity with GIS (Esri) and lab analysis, and willingness to work flexible hours during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or related field, or an Associate’s degree with two years of related experience.
• Experience with environmental public health data analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental public health, epidemiology, microbiology and risk communication.
• Proficiency in GIS and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate environmental public health data and trends; maintain healthy homes dashboards.
• Provide consultation to clients and partners on environmental public health topics.
• Assist with development of regional drinking water quality and healthy homes initiatives.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of water samples and maintain certifications.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s degree with 2+ years experience

Healthy Homes Specialist credential

Tools

Esri GIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Expected starting salary is $32.07 to $42.83. Full salary range is $32.07 to $53.58.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, hydrology, environmental science, public health or related field. OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college in chemistry, biology, hydrology, environmental science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable Qualifications

• Healthy Homes Specialist credentialed by the Building Performance Institute.
• Experience in a public health related field.

Under general supervision, analyzes and evaluates environmental public health data and trends and maintains healthy homes website information and dashboards. Assists with environmental public health projects and community outreach. Provides consultation and technical assistance to clients, the public and partner organizations on environmental public health topics including water quality and healthy homes. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Collects, compiles, and evaluates water quality and healthy homes data, surveys, educational tools, and human health hazard mitigation resources.
• Provides consultation in person to clients, the public and regional partners regarding environmental public health services. Recommends and implements improvements to environmental public health interventions.
• Assists with the development and implementation of regional drinking water quality and healthy homes initiatives.
• Assists with preparation and coordination of environmental public health projects. Conducts community outreach, creates workplans, and develops objectives.
• Performs chemical and bacteriological laboratory analysis of water samples.
• Assists with maintaining state certifications.
• Supports the department during disease outbreaks and emergency situations that may require non-standard work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices as related to the recognition, elimination, and control of environmental public health hazards.
• Knowledge of public health and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of environmental public health, epidemiology, microbiology, biostatistics, and risk communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology including Esri suite of GIS software and Microsoft excel.
• Skill in the operation of lab analytical equipment, including computer interfaces.
• Skill in conducting analysis of water samples in the field or lab.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including public speaking and presenting.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to develop and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret maps and quality assurance manuals.
• Ability to identify and address environmental conditions that affect the integrity or quality of sample analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to support a quality improvement culture by growing knowledge, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment – 24% or less
• Outdoors environment – 24% or less
• Lab environment – 24% or less
• In vehicle/operating equipment – 24% or less
• Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals – 24% or less
• Exposure to weather, wet and/or humid – 24% or less
• Sitting – 24% or less
• Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, handling, feeling – 24% or less
• Pushing up to 30 pounds – 24% or less
• Lifting up to 30 pounds – 24% or less
• Repetitive hand movements – 24% or less
• Typing/data entry – 24% or less
• Talking – 24% or less
• Hearing – 24% or less
• Operate vehicle – 24% or less
• Close vision – 24% or less
• Distance and color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision – 24% or less
• Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) – 24% or less
• Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) – 24% or less
• Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force) – 24% or less
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts – 24% or less

An Equal Opportunity Employer