Public Health Technician- Iraq

Public Health Technician (Expat)

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and/or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT).

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S. Citizen.

The Public Health Technician supports the Department of State Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) program by assisting with environmental and public health operations at U.S. Embassy facilities throughout the Middle East. This position performs food safety inspections, potable water inspections, communicable disease surveillance, environmental health assessments, and public health education to ensure compliance with U.S. Government public health standards while protecting the health and safety of embassy personnel and contractors.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Public Health Technician:
Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, professional development opportunities, and other company-provided benefits. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Public Health Technician

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct inspections of food service facilities, cafeterias, snack bars, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) facilities, concessions, retail stores, and food deliveries to ensure compliance with the U.S. FDA Food Code.
• Inspect potable water systems, Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPU), bottled water deliveries, and water storage locations to verify compliance with U.S. EPA primary and secondary drinking water standards.
• Perform environmental health inspections of ablution units, chemical latrines, barber and beauty facilities, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities, gyms, and other assigned locations.
• Evaluate food extension requests submitted by vendors using organoleptic testing, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Monitor and investigate gastrointestinal illnesses, communicable diseases, and other public health incidents to identify potential causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct public health surveillance activities and assist with statistical reporting and healthcare planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with Department of State Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Embassy leadership, Department of Defense personnel, contractors, and facility operators during inspections and public health assessments.
• Provide education, mentoring, and technical guidance to vendors, contractors, and facility personnel regarding food safety, sanitation, and public health requirements.
• Support laboratory-related activities involving food and water testing when required.
• Assist with Unit Dose System (UDS) collection and support clinical operations during Mass Casualty (MASCAL) events or Walking Blood Bank activations.
• Provide temporary operational support for the Public Health Manager during periods of absence, as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records, reports, and documentation in accordance with established policies and program requirements.
• Independently perform assigned public health duties following completion of training while adhering to established guidelines and procedures.
• Analyze routine technical issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions using sound judgment and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform additional duties assigned in support of mission requirements.

Public Health Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Certifications:

• Food safety, environmental health, or related certifications are preferred.
• Additional public health certifications are desirable.

Experience:

• Typically requires 2–4 years of relevant public health, environmental health, or regulatory experience.
• Experience conducting food safety inspections using the U.S. FDA Food Code is required.
• Experience inspecting potable water systems and applying U.S. EPA drinking water standards is required.
• Previous experience working in a regulatory or…