Air Force AFSC · Medical
4E0X1 Public Health
Overview
A Public Health specialist minimizes community health risks to protect personnel from illness and disease in the field and on base. The specialist educates Airmen on safety procedures, inspects food, and investigates hazardous materials and sanitary standards.
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Skill levels: 4E011 helper · 4E031 apprentice · 4E051 journeyman · 4E071 craftsman
Core Skills
- data collection and survey design
- public health surveillance
- database entry and management
- statistical interpretation basics
- report writing and documentation
- regulatory compliance and inspection
- risk assessment and mitigation
- incident investigation
- training and public speaking
- stakeholder coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- BLS
Career Growth
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)
Also Common
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 4E0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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