State Toxicologist

This position of State Toxicologist is within the Division of Environmental Health. It is an exciting position to impact environmental toxicology work in Vermont. The State Toxicologist oversees a wide breadth of environmental toxicology issues for the Department of Health and is the State's scientific expert in toxicology. This position works with the risk assessor and technical staff of the toxicology group to develop health-based levels and communicates guidance for chemicals in air, water, soil and other media. This position presents at community meetings, speaks with the media and members of the public, works with partner agencies and organizations and testifies at the legislature. This position may work on topics including PCBs in the indoor air of schools, PFAS and other drinking water contaminants, pesticides and cyanobacteria in aquatic environments, and mercury and other chemicals in emergency response situations.
 
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TELEWORK:
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire,  employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES:
The Department of Health’s mission is to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. Our vision is that all people and 
communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being. Our values are equity, collaboration, inclusion, harmony, and data. Please review the Health Department Vision, Mission, and Values.

STRATEGIC GOALS: 
The Department of Health’s strategic goals are: 
1. Foster an inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee well-being and satisfaction.
2. Ensure the capacity to build, restore and sustain trusting relationships with communities and partners.
3. Increase data accessibility, equitable data collection, and meaningful analysis.
4. Increase capacity of the department to adapt and respond to the threat of climate change. 

Please review the Health Department Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in toxicology or another chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science AND four (4) years or more of experience in public health or related field INCLUDING two (2) years in an environmental health program or related field AND two (2) years in toxicology or risk assessment.