Environmental Health Specialist - Tribal Communities

The Indian Health Service; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service Rhinelander District Office in Wisconsin seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive environmental health program on assigned reservations. The role emphasizes safe water, waste management, food protection, pool safety and occupational health.

You will conduct environmental health surveys across IHS and partner facilities, and build Tribal capacity by helping develop policies, training and public education materials.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as REHS or RS required.
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences or allied field.
• Experience applying environmental health codes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement comprehensive environmental health programs on assigned reservations.
• Conduct environmental health surveys of facilities including schools, childcare centers, and health facilities.
• Assist Tribal program managers with policy development, training and public education materials.
• Provide technical consultation to Tribal leadership for hazard identification and mitigation.

Skills

REHS or RS

Environmental health codes

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences

Job description

The Indian Health Service Rhinelander District Office in Wisconsin seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive environmental health program on assigned reservations. The role emphasizes safe water, waste management, food protection, pool safety and occupational health.

You will conduct environmental health surveys across IHS and partner facilities, and build Tribal capacity by helping develop policies, training and public education materials.