ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II

HOW TO APPLY:  See "Other Information" Below

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 $4,590 -$5,588 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.

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-the-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.

1. 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.
2. General Experience Requirement: (Level II) None

          3. Specialized Experience Requirement:

• (Level II): None.

          4. Supervisory Aptitude:

• (Level II-IV): None.

          5. Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid State of Hawaii driver's license at the time of the 
                  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. 

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

Recruitment deadline is continuous.