About the Position: Serves as an Industrial Hygiene Technician for a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). This position is responsible for detecting, containing, and controlling exposure to hazardous substances. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with inspections and preparing reports using automated systems; assisting with the calibration of industrial health equipment to ensure compliance; and training employees in safety or occupational health subjects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health Management, Biology, Chemistry, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Conduct surveys, independently or in conjunction with an industrial hygienist, to identify and evaluate potential health hazards.
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct regular inspections of all work areas to ensure that the required personal protective devices and work practices designed to minimize or eliminate hazards are being followed.
Report violations or deficiencies through established channels to supervisory officials for corrective action.
Operate a motor vehicle to transport samples and equipment and frequent industrial hygiene inspections throughout the installation.
Perform respirator fit testing per appropriate standards and guidelines.
Take appropriate samples using collection devices and sends them to a designated laboratory for proper analyses.
Prepares written reports of health hazard assessments, ventilation, indoor air quality, and ergonomic field surveys under the guidance of the chief.
Calibrates industrial hygiene equipment, checking for compliance with existing calibration schedules.