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Duties / Responsibilities:

The Sanitation and Public Health Lead provides technical oversight and directs the activities of environmental health specialists performing tasks associated with public health services for NASA and the US Space Force. The position is responsible for planning, training, and technical direction of staff assigned to the public health program. Ensures the compliance of work with Federal, State, local, and/or NASA / USSF regulations, programs, or contractual requirements, working within the limits of established policy. Examples of such work include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and schedule inspections of food establishments and other types of regulated operations.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing the activities of assigned Environmental Health Specialists.
• Evaluation and preparation of surveillance and technical reports.
• Analysis and interpretation of Laboratory data.
• Consultation with other health professionals and other customers regarding results of evaluations and sampling efforts.
• Provides recommendations and prescribed courses of action to alleviate unsanitary or hazardous conditions. Activities are based on knowledge and understanding of technical and scientific environmental health principles.
• Provide technical oversight to the Public Health, Sanitation and Food Protection Program associated with evaluation of facilities and techniques used by individuals and companies providing food for sale to the customer.
• Oversees educational activities directed toward informing food managers and food workers in the proper application of sanitary techniques including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) applications for the prevention of food borne illness.
• Conducts epidemiological investigations of incidences of food borne illness, communicable disease, and animal related injuries to employees. 
• Oversees the USSF mosquito vector surveillance program.
• Reviews, evaluates, and interprets Federal, State, and local regulations. Ensures compliance, applicability, and impact on NASA, USSF and contractor operations.
• Develops sampling plans and sampling schedules, initiates sampling events, and provides documentation of results and quality control measures.
• Provides comprehensive design reviews concerning sanitation, food service, plumbing waste disposal and environmental issues.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups.
• Monitors and participates in operational activities, responds to technical inquiries, and adjusts operating methods or schedules as required to comply with program responsibilities in consideration of existing circumstances and conditions.
• Identifies, notes, and investigates unusual conditions or environmental concerns and initiates or recommends required corrective actions. Performs QA reviews to ensure report and program documentation accuracy and completeness. 
• Ensures that customers and all appropriate internal authorities are aware of conditions representing potential health or safety hazards, related regulations, and most effective recommendations for resolution.
• Organizes emergency response to incidents involving designated area of specialty or as directed. Provides technical information and assists in developing program responses or recommendations.
• Assigns and instructs employees engaged in technical data collection, analysis, reporting or abatement activities, respond to inquiries, assist to resolve problems, check work, and provide job training. Monitors test results, data, reports, and recommendations.
• Ensures that staff members are fully trained in all elements of survey operations, sample collection, preparation and preservation, equipment utilization, calibration or sterilization as may be required and reporting, program and regulatory requirements and safety precautions related to job assignments.
• Properly manages by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resultant from workplace activities. Specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and responding to emergencies in a manner consistent with company policies/procedures and site-specific workplace instructions.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience within the field of public health and at least two (2) years of experience assigning and checking the work of technical staff.
• National and/or State registration as a Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Professional is a plus.
• Experience as an FDA standardized food inspection officer is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Requires complete knowledge of principles relative to Federal, State, and local regulations relating to areas of specialty, data management, and reporting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and interpret written information, effectively communicate verbally and in writing where information includes scientific terminology and the ability to prepare QA reports.
• Requires project management skills with the knowledge of scheduling and planning techniques, Maximo experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects, analyze and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office are a necessity to this position.

General Purpose

Under supervision, performs routine data gathering and project implementation duties in support of the District’s programs to inform and educate the public about efficient water use and conservation while learning and applying conservation program practices and techniques; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Conservation Aide is a paraprofessional class in the conservation program job family. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn basic conservation program requirements, practices and techniques while performing routine conservation project and water audit duties. As experience and competencies are gained, duties gradually become broader and are performed with greater independence.

Conservation Aide is distinguished from Assistant Conservation Program Coordinator in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform professional conservation program assignments requiring the use of theory and principles and analytical skills gained through professional education and related experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

With direction, assists in collecting, compiling, and displaying water conservation data; performs assigned research to gather necessary information for designing and implementing water conservation techniques; collects data from various sources and assists in monitoring actual conservation results following program implementation; carries out routine administrative assignments associated with the development and implementation of conservation programs and projects.

Researches and studies conservation information and materials to learn conservation techniques and practices.

Other Duties

Maintains records, files, and supplies of materials. Provides backup to other Conservation staff, as needed.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Basic water conservation concepts; practices, techniques and products used by agencies in water conservation programs; interior plumbing fixtures and basic irrigation systems and landscaping techniques; basic data gathering techniques; principles and practices of business communication.

Ability to:

Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines; operate a computer and use basic business software; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; understand and follow written and oral instructions; understand, learn, interpret, explain and apply District and local laws, regulations and programs applicable to water conservation; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive customer issues and situations; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; courses in earth or plant sciences, marketing, journalism, or a related field; and three years of progressively responsible office or field experience that demonstrates the ability to learn and apply conservation programs, requirements, and techniques; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Must pass a background check.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. In certain assignments employees are frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, distance vision, use of eyes, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communication; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; interpret data or information; observe people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; interact with customers/ individuals, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.

Employees typically work under normal office conditions, and the noise level is moderately quiet. Employees are exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet, humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

Duties / Responsibilities:

This position performs duties within the field of Industrial Hygiene to support the Environmental Health Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). Position performs primarily field work with various types of Industrial Hygiene Surveys under the direction of industrial hygiene managers. The position must understand the use and operation of various types of industrial hygiene instruments such as; sound level meters, velometers, integrated air sampling equipment, etc. This position is represented by the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

• Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations, collect and prepare samples for analysis, update applicable databases and maintain records.
  
  
• Prepares, sets up, calibrates and operates electronic or mechanical sample collection or testing devices as required to support program responsibilities.
  
  
• Cleans and maintains field operating and collection equipment and devices to ensure proper operation. Maintains field supplies.
  
  
• Ensures monitoring equipment is calibrated and properly maintained.
  
  
• Performs or assists with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain workflow.
  
  
• Performs range of administrative duties required to fulfill program or contractual requirements related to designated area of specialty, including record keeping, inventory maintenance, supply requisition, database maintenance and similar duties as assigned.
  
  
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
• Properly manages by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resultant from workplace activities. Specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and following site-specific workplace instructions.
  
  
• Properly manages colorimetric indicator tubes and ensure the proper disposal (potentially hazardous waste) of used tubes.
  
  
• Field and laboratory equipment including various meters, calibration devices, pumps, vehicles, computers, usual peripherals and common office equipment will be used.
  
  
• Demands of work assignments require some physical exertion such as climbing, walking, stooping, as well as, other more specific, but common, characteristics such as use of personal protective equipment. May required some limited work from heights. Use of personal protective equipment to include air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training:

• High School Diploma with science related work experience. Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Requires the ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment, record/download data, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing where information includes scientific terminology.
  
  
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are required.
  
  
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Programs.
  
  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for a Federal security clearance.
  
  
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces and areas, wear fully enclosed protective suits and must be able to work at heights for an extended period of time.

Working Conditions:

• Must thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of employees. General office environment may require minor lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds, and bending. Demands of work assignments may require some physical exertion such as climbing, walking, stooping, working at heights and in small spaces as well as other more specific, but common, characteristics such as use of personal protective equipment.
  
  
• Complies with all Company health and safety policies and site-specific health and safety procedures. Participates in and supports the KEMCON safety program. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility. Identifies potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports to supervisory personnel.

General Description:

This position is an Environmental Health Specialist with primary focus within the field of Sanitation and Public Health on the NASA Environmental and Medical Contract at the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). The position primarily performs field work inspections under the direction of a Public Health Lead but may also be assigned other duties in the Environmental Health department. This position is represented by the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts inspections of food establishments, food trucks and special events serving food at NASA and USSF sites.
  
  
• Conducts sanitary inspections of barber shops, child development centers, chemical toilets, animal boarding and exercise facilities.
  
  
• Performs testing of bottled water and dispensers. Collects ice machine samples.
  
  
• Identifies and provides recommendations to alleviate unsanitary or hazardous conditions based on knowledge and understanding of technical and scientific public health principles and regulations.
  
  
• Investigates food borne illness, environmental sanitation nuisance complaints, animal bites and potable water concerns.
  
  
• Prepares surveillance and technical reports.
  
  
• Provides comprehensive reviews of construction/remodeling design plans focused on sanitation, food service, plumbing, waste disposal, environmental issues, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) plans. Conducts consultation walkthroughs at construction sites to identify sanitation/public health concerns.
  
  
• Provides training consultation for food operations. Reviews and coordinates food recalls.
  
  
• Sets up and conducts mosquito trapping at multiple sites as part of the USSF mosquito vector surveillance program. Reports surveillance and identification analysis results.
  
  
• Uses and maintains field and laboratory equipment including mosquito traps, microscopes, vehicles, computers, peripherals, and common office equipment.
  
  
• Other duties in Industrial Hygiene support as trained and assigned.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  
  
• Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Professional accredited by the National Environmental Health Association or the Florida Environmental Health Association preferred.
  
  
• Experience as an FDA standardized food inspection officer preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years-experience conducting food and sanitary surveys.
  
  
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to sanitation and public health.
  
  
• Strong problem resolution skills and the ability to effectively respond to questions or concerns from internal and external customers.
  
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple and simultaneous goals, objectives, and responsibilities.
  
  
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate through writing and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment, record/download data, and effectively communicate information that includes scientific terminology.
  
  
• Workplace safety and environmental compliance