Occupational Health Force Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for an Occupational Health Force Specialist to provide support our government customer at Wright-Patterson Force Base (AFB), Dayton, Ohio. 

This position provides subject matter expertise (SME) to USAFSAM’s Comprehensive Skills Training & Enhancement Program (C-STEP) and includes researching, writing, and developing documents, references, training, and exercises in support of the Bioenvironmental Engineering Installation Medical All-hazards Response (IMAHR), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) and Contingency/Preventive Medicine (PrevMed) missions, as well as developing products to enhance the enterprise’s ability to develop timely and accurate Health Risk Assessments, Protective Recommendations, and Risk Communication to installation/incident commanders.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide SME research and development of Air Force Comprehensive Skills Training & Enhancement (C-STEP) skills enhancement training, technical reference documents, and materials in support of the AF Bioenvironmental Engineering Installation Medical All-hazards Response (IMAHR) readiness mission.
• Research and develop advanced Deployment Health Preventive Medicine documents, training, and exercises to support combatant command requirements as defined Joint Expeditionary Scope of Practice Environmental Health/Preventive Medicine Technician and applicable AF policy and training requirements.
• Research and develop advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) skills enhancement training to ensure operational readiness and mission capabilities to ascertain, interpret, and apply qualitative/quantitative exposure data in the development of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and risk communication principles.
• Research and develop advanced Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) skills enhancement training materials designed to advance enterprise Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to effectively apply Federal Occupational Exposure Guidelines (OELs), Acute Exposure Guidelines (AEGL), Military Exposure Guidelines (MEGs), and Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) in the performance of Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessments (OEHSA) in a deployed environment.
• Develop tabletop and field exercises to support enterprise readiness continuum of learning and standardization of practices across the enterprise. 
• Provide SME support development of quality multimedia and skills enhancement training products and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences, Health Physics, or related field of study.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience performing Force Heath Protection Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and have strong knowledge of CBRN/PrevMed deployment health operations and AF Installation Medical All-Hazards Response (IMAHR) operations. 
• Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of Nuclear/Radiological principles and response mission to support product development to include, but not limited to Incident overview, Health hazard characteristics/exposures, radiological characterization, radiological results interpretation, hazard control determination, and radiological risk communication. 
• Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative/quantitative data in the develop of sound health risk assessments, mission orientated protective posture (MOPP) recommendations.
• Possess a sound understanding and ability to apply risk communication principles to the conveyance of HRA information and data.
• Have the ability to develop Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) specific tabletop and BE field exercises, in support of the AF Bioenvironmental Engineering readiness/contingency training.     
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and proficiency with related software such as Microsoft, SharePoint, Adobe, or other similar tools.
• Be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician/Officer deployment experience or experience as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Instructor.
• Possess Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) associated with Occupational Environmental Heath (OEH) Health Risk Assessments associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) and Deployment Health Preventive Medicine operations.
• Have operational KSAs to develop materials associated with analyzing occupational and environmental health hazards in an AF deployed setting, performance of Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessments (OEHSA) and developing risk communication plans associated with Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), and CBRN health effects, threat impacts, and protective action postures.
• Possess operational understanding and application of Federal Occupational Exposure Guidelines (OELs), Acute Exposure Guidelines (AEGL), Military Exposure Guidelines (MEGs), and Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the AF Nuclear/Radiological response mission in support of Incident overview, Health hazard characteristics/exposures, radiological results interpretation, hazard control determination, and radiological risk communication.  
• Expert knowledge of DoD, AF, and BE roles and responsibilities in assessing CBRN contamination, impact to areas of high operational interest, Mission Orientated Protective Posture (MOPP), and exposure monitoring.
• Demonstrated competency to utilize various CBRN qualitative/quantitative data sources in assessing Acute Exposure Guidelines (AEGL) in the development HRA and risk communication.  
• Have the ability to independently research applicable DoD, DHA, AF references/policy in the development of CBRN/PrevMed training, presentations, job aids, and exercises.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of AF Bioenvironmental Engineering and Public Health practices associated with Potable Water Sources, Thermal Stress, Water Vulnerability Assessments, Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessment (OEHSA), Food safety and security, Epidemiology, and Pest and Vector Surveillance.
• Experience utilizing AF Bioenvironmental Installation Medical All-hazards Response (IMAHR) 886H instrumentation/equipment.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier 1 (SF85) background check.

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions,  Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC.  Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which include providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

Company DescriptionThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.Company DescriptionThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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