Regional Risk Assessor Manager - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $61, $78,343.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 164139/

Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Closing Date: 5/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: JB60

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 7

Hiring Range - Min.: $61,249.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $78,343.00

Opening Date: 04/05/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference

Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Embracing Service, and Advancing Equity

Obtain and maintain EPA certification as a Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor.

Direct and supervise regional staff (certified lead risk assessors) of the MCH/CHPS/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program who conduct investigations and lead risk assessments in homes and other locations associated with elevated blood lead levels in children. Hold regular staff meetings with regional staff and completes Employee Performance and Management System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner.

Audit summary reports and SCION entries for environmental assessments and provide feedback to regional Lead Risk Assessor staff to assure completeness, compliance with standard operating procedures and any applicable laws, policies, or program requirements.

Assist with staff training.

Coordinates and collaborates with the Office of General Council, regional public health nurses, and all Public Health staff involved in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning.

Other duties as assigned, including participation in emergency response subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Special Requirements

Some positions require the possession of a valid driver's license. Some positions require the successful completion of specialized courses in health physics or certification as a health physicist.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Agency Additional Requirements:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

Current certification as an EPA lead risk assessor is preferred. Experience with or thorough knowledge of the SC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is preferred.
Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available after six (6) months of employment.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program/Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

04

How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov website )
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• Job Fair
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

05

Do you have at least a high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health? (A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have at least three years' experience as a certified lead risk assessor?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with the SC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please describe your experience.

09

Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "Yes" to question #9, please describe your experience.

• Yes
• No

11

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $61,249 to $78,343?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you a current or former employee of SC DHEC?

• Yes
• No

Required Question