Field Environmental Health Officer

Department Office of Environmental Health and Engineering

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

To provide environmental health services to remote villages as assigned.

Position

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental health or related field (sanitary science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or the equivalent).
• Professional registration as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through either the State of Alaska or the National Environmental Health Association; or post-employment licensure/registration within two year of starting date.
• Superior verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to use a computer for word processing, and to generate survey reports with little or no clerical support.
• The ability to schedule; plan; and organize resources, information, and time.
• The ability to understand basic mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate in Yupik or Athabascan. (Desirable)

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

Location:

Bethel

Department:
Office of Environmental Health and Engineering

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status:
Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 32.88

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirminative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone  and ask to speak with a recruiter.