Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is currently seeking a full time Environmental Health Specialist to support our government customer in Portsmouth, VA on a hybrid schedule. This Public Health (PH) program enables our government customer to maximize readiness through force health protection (FHP) strategies and solutions for current and potential operational public health, preventive medicine, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBRN) threats. The core scientific and technical capabilities and product lines in this program are to promote Operational and Expeditionary Preventive Medicine initiatives that directly strengthens deployment readiness of the Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) platform and where commensurate, other operationally unique preventive medicine capabilities. Battelle shall enable these capabilities, products and services by providing Scientific and Technical Information (STI) deliverables, by performing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and other Research and Development (R&D) related analytical services.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the assessment, design, development and evaluation of preventive medicine program areas.
- Provide professional and technical guidance and field experience across various levels of the organization.
- Coordinate with relevant organizations and technology activities to guide future environmental health standards and technology. (Focus areas include shipboard, installation, military operational water, food, and sanitation programs.)
- Coordinate and integrate the current science and technology available to effectively and efficiently enhance capabilities for the execution of preventive medicine programs.
- Advises and consults on technical aspects of environmental health standards.
- Prepares routine correspondence, manuals, instructions, fact sheets, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other risk communication products.
- Develop and deliver training materials to Navy and Joint Staff preventive medicine personnel to cover pertinent public health subjects.
- Developing and maintain training materials for environmental health topics such as food service sanitation, DOEHRS, general sanitation requirements for living spaces, barber and beauty facilities, gyms, confinement facilities, and shipboard sanitation programs.
- Delivery of training on the above topics both in-person and via on-line methods such as MS Teams.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, or related field.
- Mastery of environmental health concepts, principles, and practices.
- Possess professional management skills for program implementation and evaluation.
- Ability to formulate solutions for complex problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and written, especially to engage in formal and informal discussion of technical matters.
- Ability to develop, draft and revise policies, standards, and technical documents.
- Ability to review scientific technical documents which impact existing policies and take appropriate follow up actions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, or related field.
- Certification as a Registered Sanitarian and/or Registered Environmental Health Specialist with NEHA or any equivalent State certification credential.
- Professional experience with US Navy preventive medicine, environmental health, and/or safety programs.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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