Remote Field Environmental Health Officer – Alaska

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Wellness center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks an Environmental Health Officer to provide remote village environmental health services and conduct surveys of water, waste, and institutional facilities. The role includes leading rabies vaccination clinics, training village vaccinators, and issuing survey reports with recommended corrections.

Responsibilities include disseminating sanitation project information, operating a certified drinking water lab, maintaining village records, and delivering staff

Qualifications

• BS in environmental health or related field (sanitary science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health)
• Professional registration as RS or REHS or eligible within two years of start date
• Strong communication and report-writing skills

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental health services to remote villages
• Conduct surveys of village health clinics, water and waste facilities
• Promote rabies vaccination clinics and train vaccinators
• Disseminate information on sanitation projects and funding
• Perform laboratory analyses of water samples
• Maintain records for ~15 villages
• Provide training to community health staff

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental health or related field

Tools

Survey/report tools

Job description

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks an Environmental Health Officer to provide remote village environmental health services and conduct surveys of water, waste, and institutional facilities. The role includes leading rabies vaccination clinics, training village vaccinators, and issuing survey reports with recommended corrections.

Responsibilities include disseminating sanitation project information, operating a certified drinking water lab, maintaining village records, and delivering staff