Environmental Health Scientist

Southern Arkansas University; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University seeks an Environmental Health Scientist to consult with cooperative agreement recipients and lead Technical Project Teams addressing public health implications of environmental contaminant exposures. You will participate in public meetings and help develop health assessments related to hazardous substances.

The role requires a bachelor’s or graduate degree in health sciences and at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate/advanced degree in a health-related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with recipients and lead project teams to address public health implications of environmental contaminant exposures.
• Develop public health assessments and related activities for potential health effects from chemicals and hazardous substances.
• Provide guidance on evaluating public health impacts of human exposure to environmental hazards.
• Participate in public meetings, workshops, and committee meetings related to hazardous substance exposure and public health issues.

Skills

Environmental health

Grant management

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences

Job description

***This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.***

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Environmental Health Scientist, you will:

• Consult with cooperative agreement recipients, lead Technical Project Teams, and work with subject matter experts to address public health implications of exposures to environmental contaminants.
• Participate in the development of public health assessments, consultations, and/or related activities concerning potential or actual adverse health effects associated with exposure to chemicals and hazardous substances.
• Provide guidance on evaluating the public health impacts of human exposure to harmful substances in the environment.
• Participate in public meetings, workshops, webinars, and committee meetings that relate to hazardous substance exposure, environmental, or public health issues.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications: Education-Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

AND

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Evaluating environmental health issues using community health education.
• Evaluating and/or managing grants and/or cooperative agreements involving environmental health issues or other environmental hazards associated with hazardous waste sites and facilities.
• Providing technical advice pertaining to environmental science and related fields.