Environmental Laboratory Certification Officer

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Chemist I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Environmental Sciences Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Laboratory Certification Officer. The SLPH Environmental Sciences laboratories offer comprehensive
analysis of drinking water and other environmental samples as well as milk/dairy products through microbiological inorganic organic and radiochemical testing.

This position is an auditor in the Laboratory Certification Office and certifies laboratories reporting Safe Drinking Water Act compliance sample results to the North Carolina Public Water Supply section. This position may also certify analysts performing testing for compliance with the FDA Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. This requires a thorough review of laboratory documentation and proficiency test results and the conduct of on-site audits of instrumentation personnel facilities and analytical procedures. Findings and reports produced by this position are subject to review by federal auditors as part of the laboratorys drinking water and milk laboratory/analysts
certification requirements.

Primary duties of this position:
-Perform data packet review of laboratory documentation submitted to the Drinking Water Certification Office as part of an audit.
-Perform onsite audits of laboratories within the state on a biennial basis and generate reports of finding.
-Review laboratory audit responses for acceptable corrections of deviations.
-Provide in-person and online trainings to laboratory analysts to ensure high-quality analytical testing.

This position must attend any assigned EPA or FDA training and must complete all tasks required to maintain certification.

The Environmental Laboratory Certification Office is based in Raleigh NC. Overnight travel both in-state and outside North Carolina is required of this position. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the NC Office of State Budget and Managements travel policy.

This position must have a valid NC drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50633.00 - $88607.00

Recruitment Range: $50633.00 to $65896.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of biological chemical (both organic and inorganic) and radiochemical theories and analytical methods and instrumentation used in drinking water analysis and preferably with the testing of milk and dairy products.

• Knowledge of the laws regulations and agency policies governing the area of responsibility and of scientific methodology and laboratory safety practices.

• Experience with state and federal regulations associated with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Laboratory Certification and FDA Milk Analyst/Laboratory Certification Programs.

• Documented experience reviewing and expressing technical information clearly both orally and in writing.

About the NC Division of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH):

The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides statewide medical and environmental laboratory testing consultation and training to support public and private health providers. As the states reference laboratory NCSLPH performs specialized testing and supports the development and standardization of lab procedures to ensure accurate high-quality diagnostics.

The Laboratory also certifies milk and water testing facilities and provides training to improve laboratory services statewide. From Acanthamoeba to Zika NCSLPH plays a vital role in protecting the health of all North Carolinians.

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Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health
We are located in Raleigh NC. According to Forbes we are ranked as one of the top 20 best places to retire and the
2nd most educated city in the News & World ranks Raleigh among the top 15 places to live in the U.S.

• 220000 square feet state-of-the-art facility
• Plentiful Free Parking
• Easy access to Interstate 40 and 440 NC Museum of Art Umstead State Park healthcare providers and shopping centers
• Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State UNC-Chapel Hill Duke)
• Fitness area with exercise equipment classes and wellness activities

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience;

  OR

  An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Yvette Elaine Jones

  Email: