Environmental Health Specialist II

Gila River Indian Community; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gila River Indian Community is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist II to advance complex environmental health programs and lead staff. You will provide guidance, plan and evaluate codes and regulations, and investigate health-related issues affecting the tribal community.

You will prepare detailed reports, maintain records, and mentor junior specialists while ensuring compliance with tribal laws and public health rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Natural Science or related field with 2 years RS/REHS experience, or Associate’s degree with 4 years RS/REHS experience.
• Knowledge of tribal laws and Department of Public Health rules and regulations related to environmental health.
• Ability to mentor and cross-train staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on complex environmental health sanitation issues to tribal community and industry representatives.
• Investigate disease-related environmental health concerns (water, air, food, vector-borne).
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs related to codes, ordinances, and water quality.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Lead and train Environmental Health Specialist I and Environmental Health Technician.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Record keeping

Technical analysis

Plan reviews

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health

Associate’s degree in Environmental Health

Tools

Sound level meter

MSA pump

Light meter

Velometer

Electrical tester

Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Environmental Health Specialist II is distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist independently performing moderately difficult program functions, documentation of inspection findings and recommendations. The Environmental Health Specialist II evaluates more complex programs services, recommends and implements regulations, Tribal laws, codes; furnish advice, solutions and technical assistance on difficult problems; develops and delivers training and functions in a lead capacity as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide technical assistance and consultation on more complex aspects of environmental health sanitation issues to tribal community and industry representatives.
• Handle complex or sensitive problems, assignments and environmental health related disease in investigations (water borne, airborne, food-borne and vector-borne diseases).
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate environmental health programs services related to codes and ordinances, food sanitation, institutional environmental health, recreational sanitation, substandard housing, vector control, wastewater management, and water quality.
• Prepare reports and properly file/keep records.
• Assume a lead role in guiding, assisting, and providing environmental health education to the Environmental Health Specialist I and Environmental Health Technician.
• Actively participate in developing and updating Environmental Health service program plans, SOP’s, codes and goals.
• Investigate tribal community’s complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and collect evidence on infractions and provide recommendations, implement and enforce the regulations according to the community ordinances.
• Increase Tribal Community awareness through health education and health promotion about sanitation rules, tribal codes, ordinances, regulation enforcement, and disease prevention related to environmental health related infectious disease.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

• Knowledgeable of tribal laws and Department of Public Health rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health.
• Knowledgeable in use of field equipment, e.g., sound level meter, MSA pump, light meter, velometer, “wooden head” electrical circuit tester, etc.
• Knowledge in both food and vector born roles.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to mentor and cross train staff.
• Ability to conduct plan reviews associated with the GRIC Food Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare concise technical reports.
• Ability to effect improvement in sanitary practices in the private sector and sanitary programs in the public sector.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene of Natural Science or closely related field, and two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) licensed with the state of Arizona or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); OR
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene of Natural Science or closely related field, and four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) licensed with the state of Arizona or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit.
• Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.