PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

USAJOBS · 3 months ago

PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN

USAJOBS is seeking a Public Health Technician for the National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and managing public health programs related to various health concerns and safety protocols.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs
Manage occupational health, hearing conservation, reproductive health, bloodborne pathogens exposure control, communicable disease control, immunization, disease vector surveillance, disease/epidemiological surveillance, aircraft inspection, facility sanitation, food safety and vulnerability, health risk assessment, medical intelligence, and operational medicine
Serve as a member of or advisor to management boards and committees regarding Force Health Protection

Qualification

Public Health ProgramsOccupational HealthEpidemiological MethodsCDC KnowledgeDOD RegulationsOrganizational AwarenessCommunication Skills

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a TWO YEAR trial period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment
Military Grades: ENLISTED ONLY
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Knowledge encompassing a basic foundation in the physical and life sciences and mathematics. Knowledge of Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other federal laws and related program, and of DOD, USAF, and ANG regulations, policies and procedures related to Public Health and Occupational Health programs. Knowledge of a broad range of methods, techniques, and principles of occupational health sufficient to independently manage a local ANG Public Health program. Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of administering public health programs, but does not require full professional education and training in medical, social or other disciplines

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Company

USAJOBS

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Company data provided by crunchbase