<ul> <li>The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $107,690 - $196,994* </li></ul> <p>The Medical Consultant position serves as the program medical expert in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (OEEB). This position will gather, evaluate, and analyze technical data regarding environmental and occupational risks to health, and interpret those findings considering current medical knowledge. This position develops and disseminates policies and best practices to optimize public health, in collaboration with epidemiologists, toxicologists, and industrial hygienists within OEEB as well as other colleagues in the Division of Public Health. This may include actions to protect workers in high-risk occupations or specific situations being investigated, public health preparedness, and disaster response. This position frequently provides independent medical consultations to members of the public with specific environmental or occupational concerns.</p> <p>The Medical Consultant supports public health surveillance activities in OEEB including exposures to lead, carbon monoxide, pesticides, and chemical releases. This position may supervise other OEEB staff. OEEB interacts with many local, state, and federal governmental agencies including local health departments, NC Department of Environmental Quality, NC Department of Labor, NC Department of Public Safety, and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Work is performed independently under the administrative supervision of an Industrial Hygiene Consultant Supervisor.</p> <p>About the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (OEEB):</p> <p>The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch investigates workplace and environmental conditions that may pose a risk to human health. Our expertise includes epidemiology, toxicology, industrial hygiene, and health communications. We identify and quantify environmental concerns for public health surveillance, provide medical consultations for exposures of concern at work or in communities, conduct risk assessments, and provide scientifically based guidance on acceptable levels of exposure to environmental contaminants.</p> <p>About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits:</p> <p>The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/</p> <p>Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position.  These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  </p> <p>Management Preferences:</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general and preventive medicine. </li><li>Demonstrated experience working with the public, other physicians, nurses, professional organizations, and community organizations. </li><li>Demonstrated experience developing and presenting educational materials to professional and community groups. </li><li>Working knowledge of public health laws, regulations, and policies. </li><li>Experience providing leadership during an emergency or disaster. </li><li>Experience developing and leading a public health program and coordinating the work of others. </li><li>Experience in surveillance methodology, data analysis, and study design, including biomonitoring. </li><li>Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing public health data to inform actions. </li><li>Working knowledge of environmental and occupational health topics.  </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p> </p> <p>Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:</p> <p>Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina. </p> <p>Special Note: </p> <p>This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.</p> <p> </p> <p>DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.</p> <p> </p> <p>It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.</p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. </li><li>If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. </li><li>Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. </li></ul> <p>Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members; Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.</p> <p> </p> <p>NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.</p> <p>To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". </p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.  If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.</p>