Job Posting
Director - (Environment Health Services)
Reports To: Executive Office
Department: Environmental Health
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Purpose:
The Director of Environmental Health Services & Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) Program oversees the planning, development, coordination, and management of environmental health and sanitation construction initiatives for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. This position ensures compliance with environmental health standards, manages project and program budgets, supervises staff, and oversees the construction and maintenance of water and sewer facilities serving Native American homes under Public Law 86-121.
The Director serves as the primary liaison with the Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE) and coordinates all sanitation-related activities, including project funding, regulatory compliance, and reporting through the Sanitation Tracking and Reporting System (STARS).
A professional registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS/RS) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required and must be maintained through continuing education.
Job Duties:
Environmental Health & Safety Oversight
• Ensure compliance with all local, Tribal, state, and federal health and safety standards to prevent illness and promote public health.
• Conduct health assessments, environmental investigations, and annual environmental health surveys of Tribal facilities.
• Identify safety training needs and coordinate safety and infection control training for Tribal staff.
• Provide technical assistance for environmental issues such as water safety, vector control, asbestos, lead, mold, and confined spaces.
• Serve on safety or infection control committees as needed.
• Advise Tribal officials and departments on environmental health policies, plans, and program development.
Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) Program Management
• Direct and manage all sanitation facilities projects and budgets under P.L. 86-121.
• Maintain program and project registers, construction budgets, and inventory.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and engineers to ensure project compliance and quality.
• Prepare engineering feasibility studies, cost estimates, and project designs.
• Conduct field inspections and evaluate construction quality, environmental factors, and system performance.
• Maintain and report data through the IHS STARS database.
• Serve as the NEPA coordinator or certifying official for sanitation-related projects.
• Manage funding and reporting for Housing Support and Sanitation Deficiency System (SDS) projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and agencies to secure project funding and ensure timely execution.
• Provide technical guidance on the operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities.
Coordination & Representation
• Serve as liaison between the Seminole Nation, IHS, and other Tribal, federal, and state agencies.
• Represent the Nation at meetings, committees, and professional organizations regarding environmental health and sanitation programs.
• Develop and maintain strong community relations and promote environmental health initiatives within Tribal communities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of environmental and public health programs, including water safety, food protection, hazardous waste, air quality, and disease prevention.
• Ability to analyze epidemiologic data related to disease outbreaks and environmental hazards.
• Technical expertise in sanitation facility design, construction, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and Tribal environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to manage diverse projects and staff.
Working Conditions:
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperature extremes and hazardous environments may occur.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to raw sewage, hazardous materials, and environmental hazards.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, bending, climbing, and travel within the service area.
• Office work involves use of computers and standard office equipment.
Licensing Status
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Tribal policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment health exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must possess current registration (or be eligible for registration) as one of the following:
o Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through NEHA or state reciprocity, OR
o Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science, Public Health, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a related field, including at least 30 semester hours in environmental or physical sciences.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Health or Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in environmental health or engineering preferred.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 02/13/2026 |
