ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaii Department of Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist on Kauai to protect public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

This position offers a salary range of $4,725 to $5,753 per month and may involve overtime. Applicants must meet education requirements and may be considered through the HIRE Pilot Project process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, environmental science or related field.
• Coursework must include at least three (3) semester hours in college algebra or higher.

Responsibilities

• Protect and promote public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.
• Participate in field activities such as investigations, inspections and sample collection to support regulatory understanding.
• Work overtime as directed if required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, environmental science or related field

Job description

Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health. The position is located on the Island of KAUAI.

Salary: Level II $4,725 -$5,753 per month (SR-18, Step D to I)

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

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‑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

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour work week.

• Education Requirement: 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.
• General Experience Requirement: (Level II) None
• Specialized Experience Requirement:
• (Level II): None.
• (Level II-IV): None.

appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

• Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, environmental science or other related field of science may be substituted for one (1) year of the required General Experience. Excess Specialist Experience may be substituted for the required General Experience.

6. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established and certification may be required to perform the duties of some positions.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.

Other Information

Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

Recruitment deadline is continuous.