Performs supervisory duties in environmental management and health programs to detect, evaluate, abate and control environmental quality; conducts inspections to detect and evaluate occupational health hazards as they relate to the workplace; coordinates
Positions in this class typically have supervisory and programmatic responsibility for environmental quality, environmental sanitation, industrial hygiene or radiological health programs.
Supervises studies, surveys, inspections and research projects to detect and identify the extent of pollution, contamination and general sanitary conditions. Prepares narratives and statistical reports pertaining to environmental quality and health programs. Provides technical assistance and advice to the public, public officials, consultants and industrialists on matters related to environmental quality. Supervises a field staff; plans and conducts inservice trainings and staff development programs. Conducts standard, non-standard and specialized industrial hygiene inspections or consultations of industries to detect and identify potential occupational health hazards in the workplace. Performs sampling for air contaminants and noise to determine actual employee exposure levels. Prepares technical reports on inspections or consultations that include notes, photos and descriptions of alleged hazards found during the inspection or consultation. Develops procedures for review and approval of plans for use of radioactive materials and other radiation sources. Conducts decontamination procedures in case of radiation accidents. Reviews, evaluates and approves radioactive material users license and registration applications where appropriate. Supervises or conducts health survey investigations and inspections.
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of detecting and identifying pollution and sanitary levels. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of environmental monitoring. Knowledge of federal and state public health and environmental laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of detecting, identifying and correcting occupational health hazards. Knowledge of the biological effects of radiation, both from industrial and medical radiation users and from environmental contamination. Knowledge of the principles and uses of radiation and radioactivity in medicine. Knowledge of complicated and involved uses of radioactive materials and X-rays. Skill in the calibration and use of field equipment. Ability to lead and advise subordinate staff.
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.
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.