Industrial Hygienist 2 - Lead Risk Assessor (MDH)
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of Minnesotans. MDH is seeking a Lead Risk Assessor in our Environmental Health (EH) Division to conduct secondary prevention activities for lead exposure.
Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinate and conduct risk assessments to identify the sources of lead exposure to children and pregnant women and to assure compliance with applicable Minnesota statutes and rules.
- Complete documentation relating to investigations and provide information needed for enforcement of Lead Hazard Reduction Orders.
- Provide technical assistance to local health agencies.
- Work closely with other Units to ensure consistent delivery of services, data quality, and case coordination.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
This position may be based out of St. Paul or any of the MDH district office locations.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Must be a licensed lead risk assessor in the State of Minnesota or become licensed within six (6) months of hire and must possess two (2) years of experience which includes at least two of the following:
- Conducting environmental inspections/risk assessments.
- Performing investigation and/or enforcement activities.
- Providing technical assistance to stakeholders.
A related associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A related master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of lead hazard reduction strategies and public health principles.
- Case coordination experience involving multiple departments and/or units.
- Project management experience involving multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and agency policies and program regulations.
- Knowledge of lead exposure hazards for children and pregnant women.
Closing Date: 11/23/2026