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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