Public Health Technician

Location: 81st Medical Group, Keesler
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0700–1600 (60-minute unpaid lunch)
Provides Direct Support To: 81st Medical Group

Position Summary

The Public Health Technician supports public health operations for the 81st Medical Group by performing epidemiological investigations, food and sanitation inspections, occupational health assessments, and deployment medical surveillance tasks. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and contributes to the overall health, readiness, and safety of personnel.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Community Health, Public Health, OR

  • Prior military training with successful completion of Air Force, Army, or Navy Public Health Technical training.

• Certifications:

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Experience:

  • Military experience in a public health position preferred.

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient with standard office equipment (computers, copiers, fax, scanners, phones).

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs of equipment.

  • Ability to stand up to 8 hours per day when required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Epidemiology & Disease Control

• Conducts epidemiological investigations, patient interviews, and health education.

• Monitors treatment and follow-up for infectious conditions and blood/body fluid exposures.

• Supports rabies control program; collects and compiles epidemiological data.

• Assists with outbreak investigations.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Conducts food inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Inspects food products, containers, and vehicles, reporting findings to managers.

• Collects and ships food samples for laboratory analysis.

• Evaluates inspection records and ensures sanitary compliance.

• Recommends inspection schedules and provides food/sanitation training.

Vector Control

• Assesses vector-borne disease risks.

• Collects and identifies vector species.

• Educates personnel on vector prevention and control.

Occupational & Environmental Health

• Performs occupational health assessments and illness investigations.

• Conducts occupational/duty location surveys and recommends corrective actions.

• May participate in the Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group (OEHWG), including recording meeting minutes.

Deployment Medical Surveillance

• Supports scheduling, tracking, and reporting of pre- and post-deployment requirements.

• Assists with deployment health assessments and coordination tasks.

Medical Readiness & Standards

• Assists healthcare providers with interpretation of medical standards for occupational duty, deployment, flying status, and special duty.

• Manages aspects of the Medical Profile Program, including retraining, waivers, and specialty duties.

Preventive Health Assessments (PHA)

• Performs Preventive Health Assessments.

• Reviews fitness assessment surveys and medical records.

• Determines if patients require evaluation by a credentialed provider.

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