Environmental Health Technician I

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $21.68

BASIC FUNCTION:

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the environmental health program. The work involves sub-professional environmental health inspection work including overseeing the details of and carrying out environmental health inspection activities. The work involves the gathering of information for use by Public Health Technicians and Public Health Sanitarians in determining compliance with local Sanitary Code requirements. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for studying to keep abreast of the field of environmental health.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs on-site inspections and evaluates premises having public health significance, such as schools, public swimming pools, bathing beaches, dwellings, childcare facilities, camps and campgrounds, waste disposal facilities, private and public water supplies, residential and commercial on-site wastewater systems and sites of alleged public health hazards or nuisances.
2. Determines environmental conditions of the community.
3. Studies refuse collection and disposal needs of major communities and makes recommendations to supervisor.
4. Inspects major food preparation and serving facilities and public food service establishments and reports recommendations.
5. Assists appropriate authorities in assuring adequate sanitation facilities for community functions.
6. Develops and maintains a working relationship between the Seneca Nation and various state, county and local agencies.
7. Develops and participates in the community education program, including rabies education and control: injury surveillance, safety and awareness.
8. Submits monthly statistical and narrative reports as required.
9. Management of various federal and state grant-funding programs.
10. Regular travel to both territories is necessary to ensure effective performance of all job duties and responsibilities.
11. Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health Systems mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.
12. Works through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during planning, empowerment by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
13. Responsible for attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
14. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• The ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the community.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• The ability to establish and maintain person-to-person relationships, gather pertinent information and explain environmental health techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree with one-year experience in environmental science or health related field required.
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver's License and have transportation available for use.

Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.