Environmental Health Technician

Job Title:
Environmental Health Technician

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Number: 25-127
Job Type: Full-Time Regular Department:
Tribal Health Department City:
Sacaton, AZ

Location:

433 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest:
Tribal Health
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $18.61 - $23.81 Hourly
Tribal Driving Permit

Required:

Yes

The Environmental Health Technician is working under the direction of the Environmental Health Specialist or designee and primarily performs activities on bed bug, rodents and all vector borne related disease prevention and control measures to include: investigation, health education on prevention, control measures and interventions; additionally, will assist with the compliance of environment health rules and regulations.

• Conduct environmental health related surveillance, investigations on bed bugs, vector borne related diseases, (e.g. RMSF, West Nile virus, Hantavirus, etc.) and implement prevention strategies and control measures.
• Inspect individual homes on indoor air quality (ex. mold, combustible gases, allergens, etc.) and unsanitary conditions and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct surveillance and determine the sources of bed bugs, vector and rodent breeding & harborage areas. Develop a method or plan for control and mitigation measures.
• Provide health education on prevention, intervention and the impacts on public health regarding vector borne and rodent related diseases.
• Assist the Sanitarians in conducting environmental related inspections at the institutions (Head Start, Schools, Detention facilities, Day Care Centers, etc.).
• Prepare weekly, monthly, semi & annual written reports of activities and develop weekly work plan to be submitted to the supervisor.
• Participate and collaborate with Office of Emergency Management on all environmental related emergency events.
• Participate and provide recommendations for the development of Environmental Health plans, policies goals and objectives, strategies, projects, etc.
• Conducts inspections and investigations for environmental related hazards to ensure compliance with environmental health codes and ordinances governing sanitary conditions. Maintains, secures and keeps confidential all client information and records.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external departments, programs and agencies including other tribal departments and community members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Basic knowledge and skill on environmental health best practices, regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Privacy Act
• Knowledge and skills in identifying unsanitary, unsafe, or hazardous conditions.
• Intimate working knowledge of local Tribal government and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge and skills to keep and maintain records and prepare written reports.
• Knowledge and skills in properly utilizing personal protective gear, which includes the use of N-95 and 1/2-Face respirators
• Knowledge and skills in use of computers;
  Microsoft, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

• Thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university in Physical Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Education, Natural Science, Food Sciences or closely related field and one (1) year of experience directly related in an environmental health or…