Industrial Hygienist 2 - Lead Risk Assessor

Working Title: Lead Risk Assessor

Job Class: Industrial Hygienist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 98266
• Location : Any District Office Location
• Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders through 11/16/2026.
• Date Posted : 11/10/2026
• Closing Date : 11/23/2026
• Hiring Agency : Health Department
• Division : Environmental Health
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes, up to 75%
• Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Bargaining Unit : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (mn.gov/mmb/…) : Yes (mn.gov/mmb/…)

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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 (mn.gov/mmb-stat/…) , 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend from the waist or stoop by bending the knees.
• Ability to walk on even, uneven, and sloping ground.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor environments.
• Ability to physically travel distances subject to weather elements to access areas of properties evaluated in varying indoor/outdoor temperatures.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the employee to have a flexible schedule to be able to accommodate travel.
• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• This position does not require a driver's license; however, it does demand travel which the candidate is responsible for meeting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.