Description
The US Army Entomology officer plans, directs, and participates in research, operational and consultative medical entomology, and pest management activities concerning the effective control of pests and vectors of disease affecting the health, morale, and environment of all Army personnel. Related duties are performed in MTOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Core Skills
- entomological surveillance and identification
- vector-borne disease control planning
- pest management program design
- data collection and analysis
- field sampling and laboratory techniques
- environmental health risk assessment
- technical report writing
- policy and guideline development
- project management
- training and instruction
- interagency coordination
- briefing senior leaders
- research design and execution
- GIS and mapping for surveillance
- safety and regulatory compliance
Common Certifications
- Certified Entomologist (BCE or ACE, Entomological Society of America)
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH, if applicable)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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