Public Health Technician (Expat) – Iraq

About the role

The Public Health Technician supports the Department of State Diplomatic Platform Support Services program by performing food safety, water quality, and public health inspections at U.S. Embassy facilities throughout the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food service facilities, cafeterias, MRE sites, and retail stores to ensure compliance with the U.S. FDA Food Code.
• Inspect potable water systems, ROWPU units, bottled water deliveries, and storage locations for compliance with U.S. EPA drinking water standards.
• Perform environmental health inspections of ablution units, chemical latrines, MWR facilities, gyms, and other assigned locations.
• Monitor and investigate gastrointestinal illnesses and communicable disease incidents, providing corrective recommendations.
• Collaborate with embassy leadership, DoD personnel, contractors, and CORs during inspections and public health assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; food safety or environmental health certifications preferred.
• 2–4 years of public health, environmental health, or regulatory experience, including food safety inspections using the FDA Food Code.
• U.S. citizenship, valid driver’s license, passport, and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance or MRPT.
• Medically fit, able to travel CONUS and OCONUS, lift up to 50 lb, and meet CENTCOM MOD fit‑for‑duty requirements.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of the U.S. FDA Food Code.
• Knowledge of U.S. EPA primary and secondary drinking water standards.
• Experience conducting food safety and water quality inspections.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full‑time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, AD&D, FSA, disability insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.