Public Health Technician (Title 32)

Quick Facts

• Indefinite Title 32 dual-status position (may convert to permanent)
• Duty location: 103d Medical Group (MG), East Granby, CT
• National Guard membership required (compatible Connecticut Air National Guard assignment within 1 year)
• Security clearance: secret (must be obtained/maintained)

Description

This role supports Force Health Protection by planning, evaluating, and managing epidemiological, operational, and occupational/public health programs. You will oversee occupational health education and training, manage occupational health medical surveillance, and implement hearing conservation readiness. The position advises management boards and committees on Force Health Protection activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage OSHA and AFOSH mandated occupational health education and training programs and DoD Instruction requirements
• Manage OSHA/AFOSH occupational health medical surveillance program
• Coordinate OHMEs (occupational health medical examinations) to ensure pre-placement, annual/periodic, and termination exams are completed
• Study, analyze, and interpret OHME results to develop workplace-specific trends and recommendations
• Implement and oversee the DOEHRS-HC Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)

Requirements

• National Guard membership required
• Compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard within 1 year of placement
• Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 1 year (if not currently held)
• Valid state driver’s license
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 31 Dec 1959
• Wear of military uniform is mandatory
• Direct deposit is mandatory
• 18 months of specialized experience in health care delivery systems missions/programs/requirements; analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems; developing and implementing state medical program policies/procedures; and administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and public relations
• No substitution of education for specialized experience

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position held.