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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Environmental Health Technician

Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Environmental Health Technician for the Army Community Hospital Bassett located in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The role involves conducting water quality surveillance, serving as a consultant on water protection issues, and managing hazardous waste programs within the hospital.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct and conduct the installation water quality surveillance program

MEDCEN consultant/advisor to the EOC Committee and Installation on all water quality and water protection issues as it relates to any potential for biological or chemical contamination of the water supply

Serve as the Laboratory Director and Quality Assurance Officer. Monitor performance standards for the quality control program and quality assurance programs, validate methods and procedures and evaluate data

Conduct and interpret blueprints review on all new construction projects on the installation to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Develop and maintain hospital Hazardous Waste and Regulated Medical Waste program which includes training of hospital personnel

Conduct procurement and budget activities for the hospital’s Environmental Protection Funds

Report results of pest surveillance to installation pest control staff and other installation officials

Prepare letters of instruction, command informational letter, news articles and other educational materials

Train new Environmental Science Officers, Environmental Health NCOICs and 68S in processes, procedures, and regulations relating to Fort Wainwright and outlying areas

Qualification

Environmental HealthBiological TechnicianQuality ControlPublic HealthTraining DevelopmentCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license

One year of specialized experience which includes conducting health sanitation surveys or investigations, identifying health hazards and providing training or educational materials to individuals

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, Public Health, Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health or related degree

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Experience may have been gained in work fields such as biological technician, medical technician, pest control technician, quality control positions with dairy or food service industries, or environmental health worker

Journey level experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work was closely associated with and provided the required knowledge of environmental health techniques, methods, and skills

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

A Personnel Security Investigation is required

Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption

A pre-placement medical examination is required

Moderate to heavy lifting up to 60 pounds may be required

Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position