Environmental Health Specialist III

State of Delaware; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services seeks an Environmental Health Specialist III to ensure regulatory compliance of long-term care facilities, review construction plans, and conduct surveys. You will prepare deficiency reports and may appear at hearings or before boards.

Responsibilities include coordinating health project activities, evaluating programs, and providing technical assistance to agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Three years of on-site inspection experience.
• Three years enforcing compliance with laws and regulations.
• Six months in narrative report writing.
• Supervisory or lead-worker experience desirable.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans and reviews activities within health project areas.
• Analyzes program effectiveness at unit level.
• Consults with staff and agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Trains and evaluates professional staff.
• Promotes environmental health and may testify at public hearings.
• Investigates consumer complaints and conducts studies.
• Reviews plans/blueprints for alterations or construction.
• Drafts or revises regulations and procedures.

Skills

Environmental Health

On-site inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of Long Term Care (LTC) healthcare facilities, including blueprint and construction plan review and approval. Duties include conducting federal certification and/or state licensure surveys of LTC facilities; evaluating environmental conditions and determining compliance with regulatory standards; preparing deficiency reports; reviewing and assessing corrective action plans; and reviewing blueprints and construction plans to ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards. The position may require appearing at hearings, court proceedings, or before boards and commissions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Coordinates, plans and reviews all activities within technical and environmental health project areas or health unit.
• Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of programs at the unit and bureau level.
• Consults with staff, Bureau, local/private agencies and the public to ensure compliance to Federal and State rules and regulations. Enforces compliance to all rules and regulations through staff field investigations. Provides technical assistance to agency staff, industrial, commercial and professional personnel and others regarding compliance issues.
• Trains, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and other personnel.
• Promotes environmental health to consumers, community organizations, State and Federal agencies and industry. May conduct public meetings and/or testify at public hearings on environmental health issues.
• Investigates consumer complaints and conducts studies in program areas.
• May review plans and blueprints on alteration or construction of facilities and make recommendations as required.
• May draft new and revised regulations and procedures for program areas and provide quality assurance.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Health Specialist III

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
2. Three years experience in conducting on-site inspections to identify, assess and control actual or potential environmental health risks.
3. Three years experience in enforcing compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
4. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
5. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

As a condition of hire, the selected candidate must agree to obtain the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) survey certificate and the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) certification within nine months of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.