Job at a glance
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory General Engineer, Associate Area Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) program. This position is under the Nashville Area Indian Health Service, located at the Nashville Area Office in Nashville, TN. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Major duties: Responsible for the planning, funding, management, and implementation of a comprehensive engineering and environmental health program in the Nashville Area.
Serving as an advisor to the Nashville Area Director and to the six-service unit Chief Executive Officers on all matters relating to environmental health and engineering. Serves as the Director of Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) providing leadership to three Divisions including the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Division of Facilities Management and Engineering, and Division of Environmental Health Services.
Plans, directs, organizes, manages, and evaluates all Nashville Area Office OEHE programs. This includes managing and overseeing an annual program budgets, assessing Nashville Area environmental health needs and establishes environmental health and engineering priorities. Serves as the final technical reviewer of technical engineering and architectural works during both design and construction, Identifying and developing acquisition strategies to obtain means to deliver a program consisting of service units, health care facilities, and tribal facilities.
Directly supervises employees engaged in administrative and professional work; evaluates performance, develops and maintains sound organizational structures, improves management methods and procedures, and oversees the effective utilization of program resources including manpower, materials, equipment and funds. Other duties as assigned Requirements: Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Education: This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.