Toxicologist jobs in the United States

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Office.

The position is located in Waipahu - Aiea on the Island of Oahu.

$6177 - $8455 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Grace Simmons at (808) 586-4249.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.

Duties Summary

Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment. This position is in the Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Health Administration, and is assigned to the Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) office. HEER is responsible for the development and implementation of the Hawaii Environmental Response Law, HRS 128D. The HEER Office is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the DOH’s role as the State’s lead agency for responding to spills of petroleum and hazardous substances on land or in water. This position, as part of the Hazard Evaluation staff, provides risk assessment expertise to all environmental programs (for example, Drinking Water or Clean Air Branches) in the DOH Environmental Health Administration, and provides health advice to other state and county agencies. This position requires initiative, knowledge, resourcefulness and leadership in order to review, understand and interpret highly complex technical, scientific and health issues.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION: Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or a closely related specialty.

EXPERIENCE: An expert with a Doctorate must have three years of responsible, professional experience, of which at least two years must have been related to human health risk assessment activities. This position requires an expert with a doctorate because of the specialized technical responsibilities. The individual is expected to represent the State or the DOH as an expert witness in court and public hearings. The expert must have a multi-media (air, water, soil) range of knowledge or experience in scientific and health disciplines.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

This position is exempt from civil service. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will.”

How to Apply:
Mail completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to:
Department of Health Environmental
Resources Office
2827 Waimano Home Rd. Rm. 310
Pearl City, HI 96782
Attn: HR

Visit the Department of Health website at: http://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

Recruitment is continuous for position no. 110493. First consideration may be given to complete application packets received by December 27, 2024.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Grace Simmons at (808) 586-4249.

For additional information, interested applicants may contact Grace Simmons at (808) 586-4249.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.