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Military Environmental Health and Safety Officers
Median Salary
74,573
Workforce Count
20,411
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Environmental health and safety officers direct programs to protect the health and safety of military members and their families. They apply engineering and scientific principles in anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating occupational and environmental health hazards. These officers design and formulate recommendations to preserve and enhance health and environmental conditions to include air, water, noise, liquid and solid waste disposal, food, and institutional hygiene. They also lead hazardous material control, public contingency response, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear safety initiatives.
What is the work environment like?
Environmental health and safety officers normally work in offices or research laboratories. They work outdoors while conducting environmental studies and surveys or inspecting facilities.
How many people have this role in the Military?
20,411
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$117,398
2 Years
$77,635
6 Years
$117,398
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Like other officers, fleet maintenance managers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Additional training consists of classroom and field training. Job-specific training may include:
- Methods and procedures for health threat assessment
- Disease and environmental surveillance techniques
- Development of countermeasures for actual and potential threats
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Regulatory Science/Affairs
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Environmental Geosciences
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Energy and Environmental Policy
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The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Law and Government
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
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