Job Details

Recruitment Number OHHI-25075

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development, and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

The Environmental Health Program Manager is responsible for administering a major statewide environmental health program, including vector control, sanitation, food and drug, noise, and radiation. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing statutes, regulations, standards, issuing permits, inspecting businesses, products, and processes, and providing technical assistance and community health services related to environmental health.

This position oversees the operations of an assigned branch and reports to the chief of the Environmental Health Service Division. Operations are carried out through supervisors on Oahu and functional direction on the neighbor islands.

Minimum Qualifications:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the US, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental health, involving community environmental health and safety, including programs like sanitation, food and drug inspection, vector control, radiologic protection, or noise control. Must demonstrate ability to analyze environmental health conditions and ensure compliance with regulations.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years supervising others performing related specialized work, demonstrating knowledge of supervisory principles, including planning, organizing, directing, reviewing work, advising on problems, scheduling, training, and discipline.

Managerial Aptitude: Evidence of managerial abilities, even without formal managerial experience, will be considered. Relevant substitutions as per the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply; review substitutions carefully.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations. Contact 808-###-#### for assistance if needed.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: A federal program that forgives federal student loans after 120 qualifying payments while employed in public service. More info at

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: We will use email to notify applicants of application status. Ensure your contact info is current. Disabling email notifications may affect communication.

TESTING INFORMATION: The exam is based on an evaluation of education and experience. In-person interviews or further testing may be required, and applicants must be available at their own expense. Submit applications promptly, as referral may depend on multiple factors including receipt date.

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