State Toxicologist - State of Vermont
Waterbury, VT
About the Job
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1199767
## Overview
This position of State Toxicologist is within the Division of
Environmental Health. It is an exciting position to impact environmental
toxicology work in Vermont. The State Toxicologist oversees a wide
breadth of environmental toxicology issues for the Department of Health
and is the State's scientific expert in toxicology. This position works
with the risk assessor and technical staff of the toxicology group to
develop health-based levels and communicates guidance for chemicals in
air, water, soil and other media. This position presents at community
meetings, speaks with the media and members of the public, works with
partner agencies and organizations and testifies at the legislature.
This position may work on topics including PCBs in the indoor air of
schools, PFAS and other drinking water contaminants, pesticides and
cyanobacteria in aquatic environments, and mercury and other chemicals
in emergency response situations.
To view the full job specification,
click[here](https://humanresources.vermont.gov/classification-position-management/classification/job-specifications/detail/411600?nojs=ajax){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
TELEWORK:
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire,
employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns
with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work
environment promotesautonomy and allows for increased flexibility and
greater work/life balance.
MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES:
The Department of Healths mission is to promote the physical, mental,
and socialwell-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity,
protecting against disease andinjury, and preparing for health
emergencies. Our vision is that all people and
communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their
highest levelof health and well-being. Our values are equity,
collaboration, inclusion, harmony,and data. Please review the[Health
Department Vision, Mission, and
Values](https://www.healthvermont.gov/about/our-vision-mission-values){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
STRATEGIC GOALS:
The Department of Healths strategic goals are:
1. Foster an inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee
well-being andsatisfaction.
2. Ensure the capacity to build, restore and sustain trusting
relationships withcommunities and partners.
3. Increase data accessibility, equitable data collection, and
meaningfulanalysis.
4. Increase capacity of the department to adapt and respond to the
threat ofclimate change.
Please review the[Health Department Strategic
Plan](http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/reports/strategic-plan){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
## Environmental Factors
Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel
may be required to attend public meetings and hearings, for which
private means of transportation must be available. At meetings and
hearings, strongly conflicting and emotional opinions concerning
regulatory and enforcement positions of the Health Department may be
encountered. Some stress may arise from the need to render quick
decisions in health emergencies.
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1199767
## Overview
This position of State Toxicologist is within the Division of
Environmental Health. It is an exciting position to impact environmental
toxicology work in Vermont. The State Toxicologist oversees a wide
breadth of environmental toxicology issues for the Department of Health
and is the State's scientific expert in toxicology. This position works
with the risk assessor and technical staff of the toxicology group to
develop health-based levels and communicates guidance for chemicals in
air, water, soil and other media. This position presents at community
meetings, speaks with the media and members of the public, works with
partner agencies and organizations and testifies at the legislature.
This position may work on topics including PCBs in the indoor air of
schools, PFAS and other drinking water contaminants, pesticides and
cyanobacteria in aquatic environments, and mercury and other chemicals
in emergency response situations.
To view the full job specification,
click[here](https://humanresources.vermont.gov/classification-position-management/classification/job-specifications/detail/411600?nojs=ajax){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
TELEWORK:
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire,
employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns
with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work
environment promotesautonomy and allows for increased flexibility and
greater work/life balance.
MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES:
The Department of Healths mission is to promote the physical, mental,
and socialwell-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity,
protecting against disease andinjury, and preparing for health
emergencies. Our vision is that all people and
communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their
highest levelof health and well-being. Our values are equity,
collaboration, inclusion, harmony,and data. Please review the[Health
Department Vision, Mission, and
Values](https://www.healthvermont.gov/about/our-vision-mission-values){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
STRATEGIC GOALS:
The Department of Healths strategic goals are:
1. Foster an inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee
well-being andsatisfaction.
2. Ensure the capacity to build, restore and sustain trusting
relationships withcommunities and partners.
3. Increase data accessibility, equitable data collection, and
meaningfulanalysis.
4. Increase capacity of the department to adapt and respond to the
threat ofclimate change.
Please review the[Health Department Strategic
Plan](http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/reports/strategic-plan){target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}.
## Environmental Factors
Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel
may be required to attend public meetings and hearings, for which
private means of transportation must be available. At meetings and
hearings, strongly conflicting and emotional opinions concerning
regulatory and enforcement positions of the Health Department may be
encountered. Some stress may arise from the need to render quick
decisions in health emergencies.
Source : State of Vermont