Health Asbestos And Lead Inspector I - Limited Service

Health Asbestos and Lead Inspector I - Limited Service

The Division of Environmental Health at the Vermont Department of Health has an exciting opportunity for a professional interested in protecting public health. We are looking for a well-organized person skilled at communicating clearly who wants to ensure Vermonters live, work, learn, and play in healthy environments.

This position will support the Division of Environmental Health's Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program team in a variety of ways including communicating with the public about safe asbestos and lead work practices and performing worksite inspections. Lead and asbestos are highly toxic compounds both with serious but preventable health effects. This is a dynamic position that includes both desk and field work and collaboration with state and local officials and the building industry. This position will work under the general supervision of the Asbestos and Lead Program Manager. We will provide the training you need on the topics of asbestos and lead.

Examples of work: • Perform worksite inspections • Assist contractors with understanding the lead and asbestos regulations and performing safe work practices safe • Respond to requests for information from the public about lead and asbestos hazards • Assist with the development of educational materials • Review and approval of contractor license and permit applications • Development and tracking of enforcement cases

This position, Health Asbestos and Lead Inspector I - Limited Service , is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact amy.danielson@vermont.gov. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed in office settings and in the field. Private means of transportation must be available for fieldwork. Duties will not always conform to a normal workday or workweek. Incumbents may be required to use personal protective equipment to perform some job duties.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science, engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental health, public health, air quality, or architecture.

OR

Associate's degree in a physical or biological science, engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental health, public health, air quality, or architecture and one (1) year or more of experience in engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental health, public health, air quality, architecture, construction project management, health and safety or compliance enforcement work.

OR

Two (2) years or more of experience in engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental health, public health, air quality, architecture, construction project management, health and safety or compliance enforcement work.

Special requirements: Must be Vermont certified or able to be certified in asbestos and lead consultant and contractor categories. Must be physically able to wear a respirator.

Total compensation: As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.