PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Title 32)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a basic knowledge of principles and practices related to the health care delivery system. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 18 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of health care delivery systems.

Experience analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experience developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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 Public Health and Epidemiology concepts, principles, and practices in support of mission effectiveness.

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. Knowledge required in detecting, identifying and evaluating potential health hazards. Knowledge of methods for performing data and requirements analysis to include applicable computer software.

Knowledge required in recommending controls, approaches, and/or personal protective equipment relative to the prevention of harmful exposures in the work place or deployed setting. Knowledge of technical installation work processes/operations and equipment relative to their effect on the health and efficiency of employees working in industrial shops.

Knowledge and skills sufficient to communicate effectively and educate employees, supervisors, and managers; interact effectively with other health specialists and officials and to properly prepare related correspondence and associated reports. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection.

The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training. MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Appointment): Enlisted: E-1 through E-5 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Air Wing or any subordinate unit POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 8176069 MANPOWER NUMBER: 1151-029-L SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

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.

This is an indefinite position that may convert to permanent without further competition.

01JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs.

This includes 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.

The position occupant serves as a member of or advisor to management boards and committees, i.e., Occupational Safety Health Council, Aerospace Medical Council, Force Health Protective Working Group and wing leadership, regarding Force Health Protection. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard.

The major duties include, but are not limited to: Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) mandated occupational health education and training programs and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI). Manages the OSHA and AFOSH mandated occupational health medical surveillance program. Coordinates OHMEs within the MDG and ensures pre-placement, annual/periodic, and termination examinations are completed.

Studies, analyzes and develops workplace-specific trends by summarizing, interpreting and managing OHME results. Implements, manages and oversees the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP).