Health Asbestos and Lead Inspector I Limited Service

Overview

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 Healths 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

For additional information about the position please feel free to review the job specifications found here.

MISSION VISION AND VALUES:

The Department of Healths mission is to promote the physical mental and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity protecting against disease and injury and preparing for health emergencies. Our vision is that all people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being. Our values are equity collaboration inclusion harmony and data. Please review the Health Department Vision Mission and Values at GOALS:

The Department of Healths strategic goals are:
1. Foster an inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee well-being and satisfaction.
2. Ensure the capacity to build restore and sustain trusting relationships with communities and partners.
3. Increase data accessibility equitable data collection and meaningful analysis.
4. Increase capacity of the department to adapt and respond to the threat of climate change.

Please review the Health Department Strategic Plan at May Apply

This position Health Asbestos and Lead Inspector I - Limited Service (Job Requisition #53592) 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
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.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

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

Bachelors degree in a physical or biological science engineering industrial hygiene environmental health public health air quality or architecture.

OR

Associates 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 its more than a paycheck. The States 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

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