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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, Mo 65109 or in the Southwest Region depending on the candidate's location.
Why you’ll love this position:
Do you want to improve the lives of Missouri children? This position will conduct risk assessments that reduce lead hazards in homes across the state. Frequent field work makes this position unique for those that enjoy getting out of the office and interacting with Missourians.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.- Conduct licensed lead (Pb) hazard risk assessments in the home
- Complete paperwork and provide reports to families on lead hazards identified
- Provide expertise, guidance and education to families impacted by lead
- Provide outreach and education at public events on the hazards of lead
- Assist the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program achieve programmatic goals
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed) and,
- Valid driver's license and,
- Ability to obtain a valid Missouri Lead Risk Assessor License and Lead Abatement Supervisor license
- The minimum education and/or experience requirements for a licensed risk assessor includes at least one (1) of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of experience in a related field such as lead, asbestos, housing repair or inspection, and/or environmental hazard remediation work;
- An associate’s degree and two (2) years experience in a related field such as lead, asbestos, housing repair or inspection, and/or environmental hazard remediation work;
- Certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect and/or certification in a related engineering/health/environmental field such as safety professional or environmental scientist; or
- A bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of experience in a related field such as lead, asbestos, housing repair or inspection, and/or environmental hazard remediation work;
- Current Lead (Pb) Risk Assessor License
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Teresa Wortmann, Registered Nurse Supervisor; teresa.wortmann@health.mo.gov or call 573-751-4718 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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