Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Program Specialist

This position is to provide consultation, coordination, technical assistance, and program support for health promotion and disease prevention activities throughout the Gallup Service Unit and community. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Participate in School Health Community meetings with representatives from area schools, health agencies, interested parents, and youth to develop a mission statement, with goals and objectives. Facilitate the development and implementation of an employee wellness program designed to reduce stress and sickness, improve morale, enhance teamwork, improve productivity, and promote health and fitness role-modeling for patients and the public. Advocate for the support of employee wellness goals by all appropriate elected officials and policy bodies at all levels of area governments. Advocate for student adoption of healthy life-styles and parent education strategies in collaboration with area schools and health agencies. Advocate for an enhanced media literacy program with an emphasis on HP/DP objectives regarding physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellness by addressing common risk behaviors within the community and scope of HP/DP intradepartmental priorities.

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 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. 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. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). 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.