Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II

Job Summary:

This is an Environmental Health Specialist position with the Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program (LSHP), housed within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and performing duties under the general supervision of the Grants Manager. The Department of Population Health Sciences at UW Madison's School of Medicine partners with Wisconsin DHS on this hire.

This professional-level position is focused on providing a broad range of on-site lead safety and health related expertise and conducting environmental lead investigations for families throughout Wisconsin.  Frequent travel throughout the state, with some overnight stays, should be anticipated.   Certification and/or experience as a Lead Risk Assessor is preferred. LSHP is an outstanding place to establish and grow a new professional's occupational safety and health career. Team members are provided with extensive training, assistance, and peer-mentorship throughout their employment with LSHP.

• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. No out of state remote work (candidates should be located in WI).
• Terminal, 24 month appointment
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
• Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.  See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”). 

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​Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences (such as local health staff, property owners, housing inspectors, contractors and the general public);
• Ability to become certified as a lead risk assessor;
• Knowledge or experience in construction, building trades, or housing inspection;

Candidates must be able to:

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds in and out of a vehicle trunk, from the floor to counter height, and to carry from one place to another;
• Ability to climb steps and ladders unassisted, walk around construction, abatement and renovation sites with limited or difficult access because of work in progress, and work on knees when taking dust or other types of environmental samples.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Conduct activities related to DPH-enrolled LSHP properties and CLPPP priority properties; such as, conduct lead risk assessments, develop/review lead abatement scope of work, evaluate lead abatement project costs, and conduct clearances investigations.

• Identifies operational and safety issues and develops improvement plans and standard operating procedures

• Reviews industry updates and may assist in developing safety communication materials based on industry changes

• Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders

• Secures resources and schedules logistics for a safety program

• Provides knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including leadership, in a specialized area of safety such biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Directs logistical activities, allocates resources and investigates components of specific health and safety cases

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Population Health Sciences, Lead-Safe Homes Program

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $56,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Willing to frequently travel state-wide within WI with occasional overnight stays. Training requirements may require  out of state travel for up to one week;
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience related to construction, housing program, working with health departments, inspection, or investigation work;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current certification as a lead risk assessor;
• Proficiency in lead hazard investigation and a thorough knowledge of lead hazard remediation techniques, data utilization, and report writing;
• Skill in outreach and consultation techniques and ability to work with a variety of professional groups and individuals.
• Candidate has no DHS enforcements related to lead or risk assessments in the DHS Lead and Asbestos state compliance database, per state statutes

Education:

Bachelor's degree in environmental health, construction, or related field preferred

How to Apply:

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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Brittany Brown, [email protected], 608-265-2978

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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