Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Water Fluoridation Engineer to work with the Oral Health Program. The Water Fluoridation Engineer will work to increase the fluoridation status and equitable access to fluoridated water in LAC. The Water Fluoridation Engineer will build and update LAC’s current water fluoridation map and water system and identify the feasibility to fluoridate water systems. The Water Fluoridation Engineer will conduct technical trainings for stakeholders on fluoridation and its effectiveness in preventing dental caries, and provide scientific expertise and consulting services to OHP to fulfill Proposition 56 grant objectives.

The purpose of the Oral Health Program (OHP) Grant Implementation Project is to hire two Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and six Part-Time Equivalent (PTE) temporary qualified positions for OHP’s efforts in meeting the required objectives under the State’s Proposition 56 Oral Health Grant Work Plan (Grant Work Plan). The overall purpose of the Grant Work Plan is to prevent dental disease by implementing and coordinating evidence based dental public health programs and targeted interventions for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations including children in Los Angeles County (LAC). Team will implement KOHA (Kindergarden Oral Health Assessment and Smile Survey 2025 at schools throughout LAC. Several key strategies have been identified to improve the oral health of children in LA County.

 

The position will start immediately upon acceptance and employment clearance and initally funded through 12/31/2025. 

Pay Rate:

$63.00/hr  

Shifts: Mondy - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (Part-time, 10 hours per week), this position will be primarily telework and fieldwork. Office is based on while school are on break.

There may be occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Staff scheduling will follow Departmental policy to accommodate telecommuting, working off site, and/or flexible work schedules to meet program goals and objectives.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement $.63per mile

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering field

•  Experience in reviewing and issuing permits for water facilities and treatment systems

• Familiarity with numerous California drinking water-related regulation

• Experience in inspecting water systems throughout large metropolitan areas.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and follow-through;

• Experience with project management a plus

• Experience working in public health, government agency, or nonprofit organization.