INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Industrial Hygienist (IH) while providing oversight and supervision over the Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) and Public Health (PH) elements.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions, GS-0690 series + IORS

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
The education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; or
• A bachelor's degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene: or
• Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your certification from the ABIH with your application.

Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Professional knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and related safety and environmental concepts, principles and practices relating to a wide range of duties concerned with recognizing, identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health and environmental hazards in a variety of settings; Knowledge of a wide range of industrial hygiene sampling techniques and instrumentation; Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of operational risk management principles and how to conduct risk based assessments; Skill to conduct industrial hygiene inspections to ensure compliance with governing laws and regulations; Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small organization; Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures; and Ability to communicate orally and in writing, prepare correspondence, briefings, and recurring and special reports regarding industrial hygiene.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Professional knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and related safety and environmental concepts, principles and practices relating to a wide range of duties concerned with recognizing, identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health and environmental hazards in a variety of settings.

2. Knowledge of a wide range of industrial hygiene sampling techniques and instrumentation.

3. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Knowledge of operational risk management principles and how to conduct risk based assessments.

5. Skill to conduct industrial hygiene inspections to ensure compliance with governing laws and regulations.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small organization. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, prepare correspondence, briefings, and recurring and special reports regarding industrial hygiene.

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.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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 | 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. | At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the 0690 occupational series must be met. | Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. | May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. | Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. | This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. | A pre-employment physical examination is required.