Director of Environmental Health & Engineering

The Indian Health Service; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Nashville, TN seeks a Supervisory General Engineer, Associate Area Director of OEHE to lead engineering and environmental health programs across the Nashville Area. You will oversee divisions, guide budget planning, and advise senior leaders on critical environmental health and engineering matters.

This federal role requires directing multiple divisions, reviewing technical work, and shaping acquisition strategies to deliver services for tribal facilities.

Qualifications

• Education requirements noted; unofficial transcripts accepted in the application package. Official transcripts required from selected candidates.
• If using foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be provided with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, fund, manage, and implement a comprehensive OEHE program in the Nashville Area.
• Advise the Nashville Area Director and six-service unit CEOs on environmental health and engineering matters.
• Lead OEHE Divisions: Sanitation Facilities Construction, Facilities Management & Engineering, Environmental Health Services.
• Plan, direct, organize, manage, and evaluate all Nashville Area Office OEHE programs.
• Oversee annual program budgets; assess needs and establish environmental health priorities.
• Serve as the final technical reviewer of engineering and architectural works; develop acquisition strategies.
• Directly supervise staff; evaluate performance and maintain effective organizational structures.

Job description

The Indian Health Service in Nashville, TN seeks a Supervisory General Engineer, Associate Area Director of OEHE to lead engineering and environmental health programs across the Nashville Area. You will oversee divisions, guide budget planning, and advise senior leaders on critical environmental health and engineering matters.

This federal role requires directing multiple divisions, reviewing technical work, and shaping acquisition strategies to deliver services for tribal facilities.