Environmental Health Specialist I - Columbia, United States - State of Maryland

State of Maryland

Verified Company

Columbia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

GRADE:

14

LOCATION OF POSITION:

MDH Office of Health Care Quality

Columbia, MD 21046

Main Purpose of Job:

The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) is the agency within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) charged with monitoring the quality of care in Maryland's health care facilities and community-based programs.

OHCQ is an agent of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is the designated state survey agency in Maryland.

OHCQ issues licenses, authorizes the operation of a business in Maryland, recommends certification to CMS, authorizes participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, conducts surveys to determine compliance with state and federal regulations, and provides technical assistance.

The main purpose of this position is to conduct licensure and certification activities in licensed and unlicensed health care facilities or community-based programs on behalf of MDH and/or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This position will perform these activities to determine if a facility or applicant is in compliance with state, federal, and local laws and environmental health regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.

Experience:
Six months of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.

Notes:

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience conducting complaint investigations and developing written reports.
Experience determining an organization's compliance with Maryland regulations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS:

BENEFITS:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.

If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.