Air Force
MEDICAL

AFSC

4B0X1

Bioenvironmental Engineering

Description

Life in the Air Force takes our Airmen to a variety of facilities and environments all over the world. It’s the job of Bioenvironmental Engineering specialists to focus on reducing health hazards in the workplace and the surrounding areas. A job complicated by the proximity to everything from munitions to radioactive materials, these experts utilize their skills to ensure healthful working conditions and that the environment is not adversely affected by Air Force activities.

Core Skills

  • environmental risk assessment
  • industrial hygiene sampling and analysis
  • radiation safety and monitoring
  • hazardous materials management
  • data collection and reporting
  • regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
  • exposure assessment and control recommendations
  • use of monitoring instruments
  • technical report writing
  • program management support
  • training and awareness briefings
  • incident investigation
  • process improvement
  • interdisciplinary collaboration

Common Certifications

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified in Public Health (CPH)
  • Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • PUBLIC HEALTH
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.