Supervisory Occupational Health Physician
What you'd do
This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 3, Band D.
Major duties
Serves as principal authority for the FDA Occupational Health Services Program. Has overall responsibility for program planning, strategic direction, and coordination of all occupational health (clinical) services and worksite health activities. Provides technical leadership and supervises clinical, administrative staff, and potentially other physicians within the Occupational Health Services Program. Serves as the program authority for occupational health regulatory compliance, ensuring that all program activities are aligned with OSHA, NIOSH, CDC, and applicable state regulations. Plans, directs, and is accountability for all OSHA and Federally mandated medical surveillance programs for workers exposed to hazardous substances (e.g., lead, asbestos, benzene). Responsible for the delivery of medical and clinical services across the FDA Occupational Health Services Program, including emergency medical operations.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for the Supervisory Occupational Health Physician position which falls under the 0602 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/09/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: Education: A degree from an accredited program or *institution in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent. *Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. AND Graduate Training: In addition to a degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the US or Canada. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. 2 or more years experience related to providing program planning and coordination in the area of occupational health (clinical) services and worksite health activities; and delivering appropriate medical/clinical services, emergency medical needs including immediately responding to life threatening events. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
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