Health Technician (Occupational Health)

Department of Defense

Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia Full-time $51,210 – $66,574 Closes Jun 25, 2026

Summary

About the Position: Incumbent serves as a Health Technician (Occupational Health) within a naval branch health clinic. Responsible for providing comprehensive occupational health services to eligible beneficiaries in the area of responsibility (AOR) of the MTF. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

  • Conducts patient screenings to obtain and review medical and/or occupational history.
  • Performs various screenings, such as vision, vital signs, spirometry, audiometry, and electrocardiograms.
  • Evaluates patients for referral to nurse or physician.
  • Verifies and orders all indicated laboratory studies, x-rays, immunizations, and other ancillary tests as appropriate.
  • Facilitates the safe and effective operation of medical equipment and contributes to a safe working environment.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

  • The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
  • A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
  • If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
  • See: Transcripts and Licenses.
  • License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification.
  • You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
  • See: Transcripts and Licenses.
  • NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
  • Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
  • You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
  • You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

About this role

The Health Technician (Occupational Health) position with the Department of Defense is based in Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia. About the Position: Incumbent serves as a Health Technician (Occupational Health) within a naval branch health clinic. The role pays $51,210 to $66,574 per year.

Day to day, the role conducts patient screenings to obtain and review medical and/or occupational history. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal healthcare support experience this Health Technician (Occupational Health) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Health Technician (Occupational Health) position with the Department of Defense in Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $51,210 to $66,574 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 25, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia
Salary $51,210 – $66,574
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 25, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID HSJT-26-12990401-DHA
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