Hybrid ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN na Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force · Fort Worth, Texas, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Escritório em Fort Worth, Texas
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Fort Worth, Texas
Salary Range: $66436 - $86365 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Public Health Technician providing specialized preventive health services and execution of applicable public health programs in the areas of Community Health and Force Health Management, while providing support to the Industrial Hygiene program for the 301st Fighter Wing, tenant unit and Geographically Separated Unit.
Major Duties:
- Plans, organizes and manages the installation Public Health Surveillance Program and provides support to the Industrial Hygiene program. Performs management of occupational health physical examinations, medical clearances/ waivers, and medical standards for the 301st Fighter Wing and its tenant units. Administers the food and public facility inspections IAW current Air Force and Food and Drug Administration guidance. Provides medical intelligence counseling to overseas deploying DoD personnel.
Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Environmental Health Technician Series 0698. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of public health/ environmental health principles, concepts and methodologies to include Occupational Health survey and inspection techniques; Knowledge of industrial hygiene as it relates to occupational health concepts, principles, practices, and applicable regulations, standards, instructions or governing directives; Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; Knowledge of medical standards and directives governing community health programs to manage the occupational health evaluation program. Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least two full years of graduate education OR a master's degree with major study OR at least 24 hours in any combination of courses in the health, agricultural, biological, or physical sciences. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of occupational and public health principles, concepts and methodologies to include public facility sanitation, survey and inspection techniques. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of medical standards and directives governing community and occupational health programs. Knowledge of ear anatomy and physiology and how hazardous noise levels impact the human ear. Knowledge of food safety principles and safe handling procedures and training requirements. Skill in researching medical intelligence information, interpreting immunization and prophylaxis requirements and presenting deployment briefings. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to document findings, conduct briefings and interviews and to make recommendations when performing public health duties. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/22/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12766700 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-07-22