- Position Title
- Sanitarian
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-12747000-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 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 location(s) 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 Sanitarian 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.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
Basic Qualification, GS-07, Sanitarian
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
2.
Basic Qualification, GS-09, Sanitarian
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09 level.
From the descriptions below, select one response below that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the 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.
3.
Provide comprehensive instruction to local groups based on established policies or procedures to meet the environmental health needs of the community.
4.
Work with external organizations on environmental health issues to facilitate positive outcomes for local communities.
5.
Present at national meetings or conferences to gain support for a new healthcare program or initiative.
6.
Participate in decision-making sessions with healthcare professionals or program managers to improve the environmental healthcare program.
7.
Manage interpersonal conflicts to a mutually acceptable resolution using diplomacy and tact.
8.
Develop interventions using epidemiological methods to analyze data showing cause of injury.
9.
Convey to stakeholders or decision makers the steps necessary to counter emerging health threats as their presence is known.
10.
Employ modifications or corrections to current intervention strategies as evaluation data is interpreted to determine the degree of success.
11.
Determine where essential public health services such as monitoring, evaluating, researching, or providing education can be utilized to address issues identified through studies or data.
12.
Manage projects that involve detailed planning with project periods greater than 6 months to ensure all project requirements are met.
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.
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.
15.
Develop or maintain information systems, i.e., WebEHRS, used to monitor and evaluate disease and/or injury trends.
16.
Provide advice on environmental health matters to stakeholders (i.e., staff members or upper level management) to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
17.
Communicate written technical information on environmental health issues to a broad range of groups, i.e., peers, supervisors, community members, or executive level officials of tribal, state, and/or federal organizations such as Indian Health Service or Centers for Disease Control staff.
18.
Communicate written information (e.g., reports or studies) to upper level management for their use in developing priorities and/or allocating resources.
19.
Create presentations on a broad range of environmental health issues to educate community members or other stakeholders.
20.
Explain emerging topics in a manner that informs and/or empowers an audience to address health issues.
21.
Develop responses to information requests about environmental health issues using data from other agencies that partner with or serve the interests of stakeholders, i.e., local staffs or community members.
SECTION II. 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.
*-23 . 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.
A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.
B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.
22.
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.