Environmental Health Specialist (Lehigh, Northampton, Or Carbon County)

THE POSITION

This position is full-time telework with the requirement of reporting on-site twice per month. The selected candidate will have the option to report on-site in either Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon County. Work will be throughout all three counties.

Are you passionate about public health & safety and want a career that allows you to work towards improving the health of all Pennsylvanians?

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Health Specialist. This position allows you to work in the field of environmental health providing investigatory, epidemiological, consultative and advisory services, permitting, inspection and enforcement.

If this opportunity sounds like something you've been looking for, and if you meet the minimum qualifications, the DOH wants to hear from you today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is part of the Bureau of Community Health System’s Environmental Health program (Northeast District) - which includes but is not limited to the organized camp program, local health program, right-to know program (R-2-K), collaboration on the public bathing place program, and emergency response team member. This position services the counties of Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for monitoring health status and identifying community health problems, diagnosing and investigating health problems and hazards in communities, developing policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts, enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety, and researching for new insights and new innovative solutions to health problems.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. All Environmental Health Specialist positions are full-time telework, but they do go into their assigned office approximately 2 days per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton.
• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
• There are three alternatives for the assigned work location: Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon County.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional environmental protection or environmental health program experience; and a bachelor’s degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and a criminal history report.

How to Apply:

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.