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Environmental Health Specialist 1 -Air Pollution - (Onsite and in the Field as Needed)

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Environmental Health Specialist 1 -Air Pollution - (Onsite and in the Field as Needed)

Salary

$55,729.10 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA07241

Department

Health

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Description

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) of Nashville and Davidson County and its Bureau of Environmental Health are looking for the right candidate to join our Air Pollution Control team. Our dedicated staff is responsible for promoting the physical health and welfare of the public by protecting and enhancing the quality of the ambient air in Nashville.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

• Conducting inspections of stationary air pollution sources to determine compliance with construction and operating permits.

• Maintain a sufficient knowledge of local and Federal air pollution regulations. Assist the regulated community by reviewing all calculations associated with annual emission inventories.

• Review renovation/demolition applications as they pertain to asbestos removal. Investigate citizen complaints.

• Enter all emission inventories into the database for submission to Federal systems.

  Acquire and maintain Visible Emission Evaluation Certification and appropriate asbestos-related certifications.

• Inspect active and completed asbestos abatement projects, wearing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental health, public health, or the physical and life sciences, including at least 36 hours in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science.

Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental health, public health, or the physical and life sciences, including at least 36 hours in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Will you be able to provide an unofficial college transcript to verify at least 36 hours in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science ?

• Yes

• No

  03

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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