Reference #: 4328543THE POSITIONIf you are passionate about public health & safety and want a career that allows you to work towards improving the health of all Pennsylvanians, this position as an Environmental Health Specialist may be just what you're looking for!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Environmental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and organizing the Bureau of Community Health System's Environmental Health program in the Northeast District. This position covers the counties of Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming. The Environmental Health program covers but is not limited to the organized camp program, local health program (which includes local health officers), right-to know program (R-2-K), collaboration on the public bathing place program, and emergency response team member.

　　Your duties include monitoring health status and identifying community health problems, diagnosing, and investigating health problems and hazards in communities, developing policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts; enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety, and researching for new insights and new innovative solutions to health problems.

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　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. While the job is a telework eligible position, it will be necessary to travel to locations within the district to perform the job duties. To telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the assigned work location in Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon County.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.Hiring preference will be given to candidates who reside within the Northeast District. If you do not live within the Northeast District, you must be willing to relocate to the Northeast District or one of the immediately surrounding counties. You will be required to travel to field sites within the Northeast District two to four days per week.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of professional environmental protection or environmental health program experience; and a bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within DOH BCHS Northeast District (Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties). If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:You must pass a background investigation and a criminal history report.How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application ques ions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.