Industrial Hygienist
What you'd do
If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience in providing laboratory assistance to one or more senior investigators, performing various laboratory experiments in support of research programs, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services! For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov
Major duties
Manages a comprehensive industrial hygiene program for NIH covering large, complex industrial operations; or experimental work involving a wide variety of new chemical agents. Directs or performs a variety of functions, such as developing instructions and control procedures covering complex potential health hazards. Provides expert advice and consultation to management officials on industrial hygiene matters, justifying operating budgets and requirements for staff, facilities, and equipment. Directs a training program in industrial hygiene; assuring program integration with other departments of the activity, with higher organizational echelons, and with other Federal, State, and local agencies and health officials. Conducts complex studies, including those where new or exotic materials are involved in the industrial process. Plans, conducts, or directs special studies concerned with occupational health problems which require the development or modification of air sampling equipment or protective devices, or the evaluation of control measures for a specific operation. Serves as the Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) for the RML Select Agent Program and ensures compliance with the Federal Select Agent Program requirements codified in 42 CFR Part 73, 7 CFR Part 331, 9 CFR Part 121.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for an Industrial Hygienist, GS-0690, you must meet the Basic Qualification Requirements below: A. Bachelor's or higher degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science. OR B. 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 C. Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Additionally: You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Planning and administering an industrial hygiene program for an organization including analyzing and interpreting regulations and policies to determine their applicability to an organization's programs; 2) Developing and implementing methods to eliminate or control hazardous and environmental conditions in a work environment; 3) Providing training and technical advice to program staff on occupational health and safety programs and issues; 4) Evaluating proposed new work processes or materials to assure incorporation of adequate measures for prevention of occupational disease hazards; 5) Preparing technical reports based on toxicological data. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13002146
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