Environmental Health Specialist Vi - Oahu; Ohhi

The State of Hawai'i is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist VI for its Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in Lihue, HI. This role involves directing a statewide program, developing policies for occupational health, ensuring compliance with environmental health laws, and advising departmental staff. The position offers a salary range of $6,535 - $7,952 per month and requires legal authorization to work in the US.
Position: Environmental Health Specialist Vi - Oahu (Ohhi) Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number OHHI-26022This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Plant Industry Division, located in Downtown.Salary: $6,535 - $7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Duties SummaryThe duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) VI includes the following types:Serves as a chief of a statewide program and directs a staff of specialists under broad divisional and departmental administrative guidelines and codes, standards and provisions of the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Laws. Work involves developing policies, procedures, methods and practices relating to occupational health assessment and enforcement and related matters. Review of work is limited to general conformance with administrative policies and objectives.Departmental staff specialist responsible for planning, developing, implementing and coordinating department wide plans, goals and objectives to ensure compliance with various applicable environmental health program laws, rules and regulations; and serving as the department's chief advisor on matters relating to environmental health regulatory compliance. Duties and responsibilities involve advising other departmental staff on environmental health program policies, practices and procedures; coordinating departmental inspections, investigations and other activities to ensure compliance; and representing the department in dealing with federal and State enforcement agencies on all matters involving environmental compliance.Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-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 semester credit hours in college algebra or higher.General Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved interpreting and applying principles, concepts and/or standards related to a chemical, physical, biological or related field of science; gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and recommend appropriate courses of action. The work must have demonstrated the ability to identify problems and alternative solutions, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3‑1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a field of environmental/occupational health which demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmentally hazardous substances (e.g., chemical, physical or biological substances) or pollutants and required knowledge and application of laws, rules, regulations, methods and techniques pertaining to an area of environmental/occupational health such as clean air, clean water, drinking water, solid and hazardous waste, oil spill, etc. The work must have involved gathering, analyzing and evaluating data related to environmentally hazardous substances; conducting inspections and/or investigations for hazardous…