Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1860
Environmental Health
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Environmental Health Officers</strong> develop and maintain programs of environmental health. Recommend procedures which contribute to disease prevention and improvement of health, safety, and well being of personnel. Participate in studies of environmental health significance. Coordinate with civilian environmental health programs.
Core Skills
- environmental health inspection
- public health program management
- food safety inspection
- water quality assessment
- sanitation control
- hazard identification
- regulatory compliance
- health risk communication
- interagency coordination
Common Certifications
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Certified in Public Health
- Registered Sanitarian
- Certified Professional in Food Safety
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
- Certified Environmental Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FOOD SERVICE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Certified Professional in Food Safety
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 40 Hour HAZWOPER course
- Food safety manager certification
Career Growth
- Certified in Public Health
- Registered Sanitarian
- Certified Environmental Professional
- Certified Safety Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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