HEALTH INSPECTOR (POOL AND SPA) (PART-TIME, CONTRACTUAL) (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE III)

Introduction

This position is contractual, part-time up to 20 hours a week.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD8\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department\r\n8930 Stanford Blvd.\r\nColumbia, MD 21045\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to participate in health surveillance and compliance enforcement of County and State regulations for public swimming pools and spas.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is not eligible for telework.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

80% Inspections of assigned public swimming pools and spas\r\n\r\n\r\n15% Re-inspections of public swimming pools and spas\r\n\r\n\r\n5% Assist other inspectors with additional routine inspections�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Three years of experience in sanitation or closely related field.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n1.�Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the�required�experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Valid Driver's License.\r\n Experience with public swimming pools and spas.\r\n Experience with customer service and communicating with customers.\r\n Experience with managing an electronic records management system.\r\n Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.\r\n Experience working with policy implementation and/or regulatory enforcement.\r\n Experience working in outdoor settings under different seasonal conditions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n