Career Posting:Engineering Specialist or Engineering Specialist Senior – Swimming Pool Specialist
Minnesota Department of Health: Various Locations – This position can be based out of St Paul or any of MDH’s district offices*, depending on which location is closest for the top candidate. There will be an option for some teleworking, however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Telework eligibility applies to applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. *District Office locations: Bemidji, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester or St Cloud. Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Engineering Specialist or Engineering Specialist Senior – Swimming Pool Specialist.
Position Description: The Minnesota Department of Health's Food, Pools and Lodging section is seeking an Engineering Specialist or an Engineering Specialist Senior.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Review engineering plans and specifications for public swimming pools and spas and, if necessary, make appropriate recommendations to ensure that public pools and spas are designed in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and standards.
Conduct inspections of swimming pools or other projects under the jurisdiction of the section
Provide statewide technical expertise in the areas of program administration and program and regulatory development.
Provide technical support related to the Pool and Spa Program so that public health risks are minimized and risk awareness increases.
Provide general information to pool/spa owners, the general public on matters relating to public pools and spas, and other environmental health concerns so that public health risks are minimized and risk awareness increases.
Position Requirements:Minimum Qualifications
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.
Engineering Specialist
Three (3) years of experience in one of the following areas:
Reviewing, approving, drafting, or troubleshooting public swimming pool and spa plans.
Experience with public swimming pools and spas in the construction, pre-operational and operational phases.
Experience reviewing, approving, drafting or trouble shooting plumbing plans for water treatment plants or similar facilities.
Engineering Specialist Senior
Five (5) years of experience in one of the following areas:
Reviewing, approving, drafting, or troubleshooting public swimming pool and spa plans.
Experience with public swimming pools and spas in the construction, pre-operational and operational phases.
Experience reviewing, approving, drafting or trouble shooting plumbing plans for water treatment plants or similar facilities.
For both classifications, additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, effective manner.
The ability to read and decipher blueprints and construction plans.
A related bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree may substitute for one (1) year, eighteen (18) months, or two (2) years of professional experience, respectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles of public pools and spas and their operation, including disinfection and filtration systems, recreational features, safety and access equipment, deck and drain construction, plumbing distribution systems, cross-connection control, water treatment, and pool construction.
Knowledge in the areas of engineering, chemistry, biological sciences, and public health.
Thorough knowledge of applicable Minnesota Statutes and Rules.
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide solutions for sanitary engineering problems which affect the health of the people of Minnesota.
Exceptional human relations and communication skills to communicate with a broad range of individuals from technical experts to the general public.
The ability to work under stressful conditions or under pressure where recognition, evaluation, and solutions are required.
Registered Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist
Physical Requirements
Walk long distances.
Climb stairs to check installation of water features.
Bend over repeatedly to take swimming pool water samples.
Navigate tight spaces in equipment rooms.
Work in loud and hot environments.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and reference check.
This position does not require a valid driver’s license, but it may demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
Position closes on:2024-07-22