Environmental Health Scientist

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. 

 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a(n) Environmental Health Scientist, you will:

Conducts operational sanitation inspections of cruise ships and produces a report of public health violations and recommendations. Designs, oversees, implements, and conducts major scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve environmental public health problems. Conducts Scientific Studies/Surveys/Investigations. Leads collaboration on programs/projects/studies and coordinates efforts, as appropriate, with other program staff, other CDC Centers, Institutes and Offices, other federal agencies, national, State and local health agencies, and private and non-profit organizations, etc. Provides technical assistance and consultation about developing, implementing, and testing environmental health protocols for investigating and mitigating disease outbreaks with environmental etiologies, and for monitoring and controlling environmental health topics including but not limited to water and wastewater, food safety, solid waste management, vector populations, infection control, and air quality. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

Conducting inspections and reviewing design and construction plans for food establishments, cruise ships, recreational water facilities, or other settings to assess public health compliance, identify risks, and recommend corrections. Investigating disease outbreaks (e.g., foodborne, waterborne, or communicable disease) by reviewing environmental and health data, identifying contributing factors, or recommending prevention and control measures. Providing public health assistance (e.g, consultation, training, and guidance); preparing reports and presentations; and collaborating with partners (e.g., government, industry, public health) on environmental health topics of concern (e.g., food safety, water quality, sanitation, infection prevention, or disease control). Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/892051700