Industrial Hygienist

• Coordinates the Industrial Hygiene Program which includes but is not limited to the following programs: Asbestos Control, Ethylene Oxide, Hearing Conservation, Hazard Communications Standard, Nitrous Oxide, Mercury, Hazardous and Infectious Waste Management, PCB's, Legionnaires Disease and Water Treatment, Anti-Neoplastic Drugs, Ergonomics, environmental issues and other prog am elements related to industrial hygiene. Examines work environments; studies work operations and processes to get full details of the nature of the work, materials and equipment used, products and byproducts, number and sexual gender of employees and hours of work. Measures the magnitude of exposure to patients, workers and the public of environmental factors, etc. In doing so, she/he must: (1) Select or devise methods and instruments; (2) Personally or through others, conduct such measurements; and (3) Study and test material associated with the work operation. Studies and tests material by chemical and physical means, when such examination will aid in determining the extent of exposure. Other duties include, but not limited to: Interprets results of the examination of the work environment in terms of ability to impair health, nature of health impairment, works' efficiency and medical center nuisance and/or damage, and presents specific conclusions to appropriate Interested parties such as management and health officials. Determines the need for, or effectiveness of, control measures, and when necessary, recommends procedures which will be suitable and effective for the environment. Prepares rules, regulations. standards and procedures for the healthful conduct of work in the medical center. Presents expert testimony before courts of law, hearing boards, workmen's compensation commissions, regulatory agencies and legally appointed investigative bodies covering all matters pertaining to industrial hygiene. Prepares appropriate text for labels and precautionary information for materials and products to be used by workers and the public. Conducts program for the education of workers in the prevention of occupational disease at the medical center. Directs epidemiologic studies among workers to discover possibilities of the presence of occupational disease, and establish or improve threshold limit values and standards as guidelines for the maintenance of health and efficiency. Conducts research to advance knowledge of the effects of occupation upon health and means of preventing occupational health impairment (I.e., chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic) and related problems. Provides consultant and technical assistance on industrial hygiene program matters for the professional, scientific and administrative services. Investigates employee reports of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Performs on-site inspections of new construction to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Provides final technical reviews of plans and specifications for construction maintenance and repair, replacement or modification projects to assure compliance with all codes and standards. Prepares statistical and investigative reports as required. Performs other related duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm | 8am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Hygienist/PD05899A Physical Requirements: The performance of duties requires long periods of walking, standing, crawling, kneeling and bending. Moderate lifting and carrying of equipment, etc., are required. Use of all appendages, good vision and hearing are necessary. Emotional and mental stability are required.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).

Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) Other (1) Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information.

Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.