- Position Title
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-CA-12594059-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
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.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Environmental Health Specialist 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- General Medical and Healthcare Series
I have completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Example of education: Successful completion of a science-based bachelor's degree or higher involving a major study in an academic field related to environmental health that includes separate course work in the (3) fundamental areas of epidemiology, statistical methods, and toxicology. Examples of coursework: Environmental health technical topics of air quality, food protection, occupational health & safety, water & waste water, solid & hazardous waste-management, and disease prevention. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Please submit transcripts.)
I have completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Example of education: Successful completion of a science-based bachelor's degree or higher involving a major study in an academic field related to environmental health that includes separate course work in the (3) fundamental areas of epidemiology, statistical methods, and toxicology. Examples of coursework: Environmental health technical topics of air quality, food protection, occupational health & safety, water & waste water, solid & hazardous waste-management, and disease prevention. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Please submit transcripts.)
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0601-07
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform work of this position at the GS-07 level.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform work of this position at the GS-07 level.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0601-09
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform work of this position at the GS-09 level.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform work of this position at the GS-09 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Communicate information on environmental health issues to internal and external groups.
5.
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.
6.
Maintain liaison and communication with state, county and local health officials on mutual matters regarding environmental health and public health.
7.
Conduct environmental health and safety surveys based on Tribal Codes in Tribal Facilities (restaurants, gaming facilities, industrial establishments, swimming pools, grocery stores, etc.) to minimize environmentally related health risks for community members and visitors.
8.
Interpret codes (e.g., National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Codes, Food and Drug Administration Food Codes) or laws (e.g., Food Safety Modernization Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act) that reduce environmentally related illness and injury.
9.
Interpret ordinances and regulations governing environmental sanitation (e.g. solid waste management ordinance, health and safety code, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
10.
Develop public education written materials related to environmental public health and safety.
11.
Create presentations on a broad range of environmental health issues to educate community members or other stakeholders.
12.
Prepare reports of findings of inspections and investigations, noting conditions found and citing violations and deficiencies.
13.
Prepare reports identifying community environmental health needs and/or issues that provide a variety of recommendations with justifications to support determinations and recommended courses of action.
14.
Assist communities in injury prevention data analysis, selection, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.
15.
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.
16.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating basic environmental health services.
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. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
17.
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.