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Public Health Technician

Copper River Family of Companies
flexible benefit account, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), expense account
United States, North Carolina, Jacksonville
Aug 29, 2025
Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a dedicated Public Health Technician to support preventive medicine, epidemiology, environmental health, and occupational health initiatives in a military healthcare setting Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The successful candidate will conduct health surveillance, inspections, and investigations; provide health education; and assist in disease prevention and control programs in accordance with U.S. Navy Medicine, Department of Defense (DoD), State of North Carolina, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Conduct epidemiological investigations, patient interviews, and implement health education/control measures. Monitor rabies control program compliance. Assist in disease outbreak investigations and compile epidemiological data. Conduct food inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements. Collect and ship food samples for laboratory analysis; complete detailed inspection records. Conduct sanitation evaluations, determine compliance with sanitary standards, and report deficiencies. Evaluate risks for vector-borne disease transmission. Collect and identify vector species. Educate military and base populations on prevention and control strategies. Perform occupational health assessments and illness investigations. Conduct duty location surveys to identify health concerns and recommend corrective actions. Provide program training and track compliance. Review fitness assessment surveys and retrieve relevant medical record information. Schedule patient visits as necessary and determine need for evaluation by a credentialed provider. Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements Education: Associate Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Community Health, or Public Health OR prior military training in a related field. Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge Intermediate knowledge of U.S. Navy Medicine, DoD, State of North Carolina, and CDC public health programs, recommendations, and protocols. Working knowledge of epidemiological investigation techniques for communicable, food, water, and vector-borne diseases. Understanding disease processes, case definitions, diagnosis, follow-up testing, prevention methods, and reporting requirements. About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak: Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement. The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions. Copper River's Culture The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan Retirement 401(k) with employer match Open leave policy and paid holidays Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River. *Disclaimer:* The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.