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01/31/2025

Environmental Health Specialist 1 (PN 20013962) - Hybrid 

Ohio Department of Health

Agency Contact Name and Information: Gwen Harton, 614-644-1964,  Gwendolyn.harton@odh.ohio.gov

Unposting Date Feb 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building 

246 North High Street 

 Columbus 43215

Compensation: $29.23/hour

Apply at the following website:  https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=240009TX&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

 

Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking a candidate to fill our Environmental Health Specialist 1 position. This position will conduct environmental health inspections, surveys & /or investigations & enforcement activities in lead poisoning prevention for the Public Health Lead Investigation Program & assist higher-level environmental health specialists in providing technical assistance & consultation (e.g., reviews laws, rules & their significance. This position will:

• provide technical assistance to the public, property owners, & parents/guardians of children with lead exposure concerning the public health lead investigation process & interpretation of Ohio Revised Code 3742 and Ohio Administrative Code 3701-30
• provide risk assessments, environmental & investigative services at the direction of supervisor
• examine inspection, risk assessment, contractor & project designer reports, prior notifications, Lead Hazard Control Orders & other documents related to R.C. Chapter 3742 to assure that the lead abatement plans are appropriate & that abatement and hazard reduction methods are in compliance with state law & rules
• assist Program Administrator in developing & conducting training activities designed to educate local health department personnel & local officials on lead abatement procedures
• provide consultation to contractors on alternative approaches for abating & managing lead problems. 

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