Working title:
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SRVCS/EHS
Official title:
SR HEALTH TEC, ENVIRN(S32BN) or HEALTH TEC, ENVIRON(S32DN) or ASSOC HEALTH TEC, ENV(S32FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, Public Health or related Biological Sciences.
License/certification:
Wisconsin Sanitarian Registration or Wisconsin approved.
National Environmental Health
Professional Certificate or eligible to write examination within two
years.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
6 months - 1 year (internship, independent study and volunteer experience will be considered).
Principal duties:
-Conduct performance certification testing of biological safety hoods, laminar flow hoods,
clean rooms, and other containment systems used in research, clinical and diagnostic
laboratories on campus; and assist in the maintenance, research and development of
these
highly specialized systems.
-Evaluate health risks associated with campus foodservice
operations, swimming pools, and
beaches by means of inspection, problem investigation, sampling
and data analysis; and
consult with respective facility/departmental managers in developing
wellness enhancing
strategies and implementing risk reduction controls.
-Participate in
epidemiological investigations of suspected/confirmed food and water-borne
illnesses occuring
on campus, and provide assistance to University Health Services clinical
staff in communicable
and infectious disease control.
-Assist in conducting chemical exposure monitoring,
microbiological air monitoring and
evaluation of ventilation systems to assess student
exposure to hazardous materials in
classrooms and laboratories.
-Assist in providing
instruction to students assigned internships with the Environmental Health
Program and students
conducting clinical rotations with University Health
Services.
Additional Information:
Must meet the requirements to drive a state vehicle as described in the Fleet
Driver and Management Policies and Procedures Manual,
http://www.doa.state.wi.us/docs_view2.asp?docid=3962
A background investigation will be
conducted for
finalist(s).
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | U H S/ENV HLTH-GEN |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $40,526 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | NOVEMBER 25, 2009 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 20, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #63217 to
| Renee Clodfelter | |
| 333 East Campus Mall | Fax: 608-890-2856 |
| Madison WI 53715-1381 | Email: hr@uhs.wisc.edu |
For TTY access, use WTRS 7-1-1 (if calling from within Wisconsin), or dial 1-800-947-3529, then enter the Contact's phone number above. (See http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/states/pdfs/wi_tty.pdf for further information. )