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Description:

This position is located at the IHS, GPA Div. of Environmental Health Services, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Pine Ridge, SD. The position provides coverage to the Indian population of the Pine Ridge Reservation and has the responsibility to assist families and communities in the implementation of a comprehensive environmental health program by identifying and assisting in the correction of environmental health conditions detrimental to their health.

Duties

• Assists and actively participates in designated community Injury Prevention Program (IPP) activities as assigned. Engages in record keeping, development of priorities, identification of resources, and in the implementation and evaluation of IPP interventions.
• Assists and conducts food service sanitation surveys of IHS, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) institutions, Head Start centers, day care centers, eating establishments, and Tribal celebrations in accordance with Public Health Service standards.
• Assist with coordinating environmental health activities with other functions of IHS and federal, state, local, and tribal agencies or councils to secure maximum utilization of resources.
• Assists with conducting periodic inspections of sanitation facilities (water systems, sewage disposal systems, and solid waste disposal systems) for compliance with current recommended practices. Recommends and promotes necessary improvements.

Skills/Eligibility:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: independently inspecting and providing advice for proper food preparation and sanitation; inspecting facilities and water/wastewater systems for compliance with standards and regulations; inspecting institutions such as Head Starts, daycares, schools, ambulatory health care facilities, elderly nutrition programs, and/or business establishments against standards and regulations; preparing written reports to discuss finding and recommendations for environmental health conditions of facilities; independently assessing and developing a comprehensive environmental health work plan and program based on the needs of the community; and monitoring data to determine if program objectives are being met and adjusting program direction as necessary.
OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education.
OR
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree related to environmental health.