INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will serve as a team leader for those activities requiring expertise in highly complex and sensitive surveys in high hazard workplaces You will perform all phases of the industrial hygiene program as specified by Department of Defense (DoD) You will interpret policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives You will evaluate new work processes and materials used at the activity for which information on hazards is lacking You will engage in an extensive literature search in order to evaluate survey findings You will develop and provide guidelines to workplace monitors so that they may perform their work correctly
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Recognizing and evaluating occupational health hazards, including those for which the nature and extent of hazard is not completely understood. Devising a variety of control measures, including ventilation, shielding, material substitution, and change in work procedures. Isolation, education, personal protective devices and management of waste material. Evaluating proposed new work processes and/or materials and to recommend measures to minimize health hazards Using industrial hygiene sampling techniques and instrumentation. Knowledge and proficiency with personal computers, MS Office Suite software products (e.g., Word, Excel, and/or Access) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/industrial-hygiene-series-0690/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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