Industrial Hygienist

Description:

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Requirements:

To qualify for an Industrial Hygienist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Requirements: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science; or a 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 certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (external link) (ABIH). Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.
B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13:

• Provides guidance and employee exposure criteria and ensures that appropriate consideration is given to IH (Industrial Hygiene) and OH (Occupational Health) issues in the plans and program for the development and evaluation of new or additional facilities, equipment, and procedures.
• Develops and uses trending and data analysis to create proactive plans, design effective safety systems, and implement robust procedures for workplace operations supporting these diverse organizational elements.
• Develops and promulgates agency's IH, OH, and SM (Safety Management) policies and guidelines to prevent adverse reactions to ergonomic conditions, exposures to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources, and other hazardous workplace conditions.

GS-14:

• Mastery of advanced occupational safety and health concepts, principles, and practices, including a deep understanding of OSHA regulations, consensus standards (ACGIH, AIHA), relevant legal precedents, and agency directives.
• Operates with significant autonomy and is delegated responsibility for actions, decisions, and expert technical advice provided on complex Industrial Hygiene matters.
• Identifies hazards that are unusual or complex, evaluates a wide range of data from diverse sources, and institutes or recommends effective control measures to protect the workforce.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate experience including:

GS-13:Provides guidance and employee exposure criteria and ensures that appropriate consideration is given to IH (Industrial Hygiene) and OH (Occupational Health) issues in the plans and program for the development and evaluation of new or additional facilities, equipment, and procedures. Develops and uses trending and data analysis to create proactive plans, design effective safety systems, and implement robust procedures for workplace operations supporting these diverse organizational elements. Develops and promulgates agency's IH, OH, and SM (Safety Management) policies and guidelines to prevent adverse reactions to ergonomic conditions, exposures to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources, and other hazardous workplace conditions.

GS-14: Mastery of advanced occupational safety and health concepts, principles, and practices, including a deep understanding of OSHA regulations, consensus standards (ACGIH, AIHA), and relevant legal precedents. Operates with significant autonomy and is delegated responsibility for actions, decisions, and expert technical advice provided on complex Industrial Hygiene matters. Identifies hazards that are unusual or complex, evaluates a wide range of data from diverse sources, and institutes or recommends effective control measures to protect the workforce.