ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

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The primary purpose of this position is: To provide support to the installation occupational andenvironmental health surveillance programs.

CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT....

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, National Security, and Public Safety.
• I.A.W. SA-2020-25: This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are: (Industrial Hygiene inspections are frequent and require the employee to carry moderately heavy equipment weighing 35 lbs. or less without mechanical or physical assistance. Inspections also involve extended standing, walking, climbing, and bending while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, GS-0698-11 series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of bioenvironmental engineering, as well as knowledge of the mission, organizational structure, programs, and activities related to DoD, Air Force, and Air Force Aerospace Medicine (AMDS) occupational environmental health surveillance programs and policies. Knowledge of general management functions, practices, and procedures sufficient to understand organizational objectives, in-depth industrial hygiene principles, regulations, standards, and work processes of assigned organizational segment requirements, methods, and techniques for evaluating low to high risk work areas as they relate to occupational health and safety. Knowledge of industrial hygiene and environmental methods, practices, techniques, materials, and sampling equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards. NOTE: This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering this questionnaire.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of general management functions, practices and procedures sufficient to understand organizational objectives, in-depth industrial hygiene public health principles, regulations, standards, and work processes of assigned organizational segment requirements, methods, and techniques for evaluating low to high-risk work areas as they relate to occupational health and safety.
2. Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of bioenvironmental engineering and public health, as well as knowledge of the mission, organizational structure, programs, and activities related to DoW, Air Force, Air Force Occupational Medicine, OSHA, CDC and environmental health surveillance programs and policies.
3. Skilled in the use of computers and current software to create various memoranda, reports, spreadsheets, databases and graphs. Ability to learn database systems for input of data and extraction of reports.
4. Knowledge of industrial hygiene and environmental methods, practices, techniques, materials and sampling equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards.
5. Knowledge of training techniques, methods and material sufficient to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions to allied professions, employees, supervisors and managers on industrial hygiene and public health related matters.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare correspondence, briefings and special reports regarding industrial hygiene and public health related matters. As well as the ability to think critically and interact with all levels of installation personnel, with the incumbent possessing a high degree of personal and ethical integrity to understand critical implications of decisions made and the legal or mission impacting consequences that could result.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

U.S. Citizenship Required | Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov | If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ | This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program | Disclosure of Political Appointments | Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume | Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position | Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position | Leave accrual may be authorized upon request | Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. | Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. | A Bachelors of Science degree in science or engineering is desirable, but not required. | Work will require travel away from the normal duty location. Work will require use of a government motor vehicle. | Job-related certifications such as; HAZMAT Operations, HAZWOPER, DOT, HAZWASTE, Asbestos and/or Lead Inspector are desired. | Must maintain job required certifications/requirements by attending training, to include travel by commercial or military aircraft, if directed. | Position may be required to work other than normal duty schedule based on the needs of the mission. A flexible work schedule may include after normal duty hours, weekends and/or holidays. | A valid driver’s license is required as a condition of employment. | Must obtain and maintain Secret security clearance. | Employee shall be required to utilize a half, full-face, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) or in-line respirators for assessments and must maintain physical ability to obtain a passing fit test. | (cont.) Medical exam shall be required for medical clearance to wear a respirator. Fit tests shall be conducted annually.