- Position Title
- Environmental Health Specialist (Pathways)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-18-PX-10264391-PTHWY Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 24, 2018 to Friday, August 10, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
7.
Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
8.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
9.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Environmental Health Specialist (Recent Graduates) position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Basic Requirement
I have completed a degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in an academic field related to environmental health appropriate to the work of the position. Must submit transcripts.
I have completed a degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in an academic field related to environmental health appropriate to the work of the position. Must submit transcripts.
2.
RECENT GRADUATES REQUIREMENT
Recent Graduates must have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
Exceptions are made for veterans, as defined in 5 USC 2108, who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during the two-year eligibility period described above. These individuals have a full two-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty.
Recent Graduates must have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
Exceptions are made for veterans, as defined in 5 USC 2108, who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during the two-year eligibility period described above. These individuals have a full two-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0601- 07
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07.
4.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0601-09
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Develop public education materials related to environmental public health and safety.
6.
Present or train on general environmental health topics (such as food safety, safe water, waste management, etc.)
7.
Ability to apply and interpret ordinances and regulations governing environmental sanitation.
8.
Maintain liaison and communication with state, county and local health officials on mutual matters regarding environmental health and public health.
9.
Interpret codes (i.e., National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Codes, Food and Drug Administration Food Codes) or laws (i.e., Food Safety Modernization Act, Fire or Life Safety Device Act) that reduce environmentally related illness and injury.
10.
Provide consultation, program coordination, and technical guidance on environmental health matters as they relate to the service population to internal and external government officials and partners.
11.
Work collaboratively with tribal entities, states, local governments and other federal agencies on environmental health issues.
12.
Analyze and/or interpret environmental health data to identify general community environmental health issues and problems.
13.
Perform environmental health surveys and/or inspections of various facility types, i.e., food service, waste, waste water, childcare, educational, healthcare, lodging, casino, or detention facilities, to ensure established regulatory requirements are met.
14.
Communicate written technical information on environmental health issues to a broad range of internal and external groups.
15.
Create presentations on a broad range of environmental health issues to educate community members or other stakeholders.
16.
Prepare reports of findings of inspections and investigations, noting conditions found and citing violations and deficiencies.
17.
Explain emerging topics in a manner that informs and/or empowers an audience to address health issues.
18.
Assist in determining where essential public health services such as monitoring, evaluating, researching, or providing education can be utilized to address issues identified through studies or data.
19.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating basic environmental health services.
20.
Convey to stakeholders or decision makers the steps necessary to counter emerging health threats as their presence is known.
SECTION II ON CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.