INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year experience at the next lower grade (GS-7). Must have extensive knowledge and skills relating to industrial hygiene to perform a wide range of industrial hygiene duties to include planning of the ARNG state industrial hygiene program and in performing a broad range of industrial, chemical, biological investigations through use of survey, detection, evaluation, and sampling techniques for the purpose of identifying potential workplace health hazards? Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD), NGB, and ARNG laws, regulations and policies related to occupational health and industrial hygiene. Knowledge and ability to perform complex computations/investigations and apply theories and formulas typical in the scientific calculations of the industrial hygiene profession. Knowledge of work processes, operations and equipment relative to their potential effect on the health of employees working in a variety of facilities (e.g., maintenance shops, warehouses, indoor firing ranges, live fire shoot houses and aircraft avionic shops). Knowledge and ability to develop recommendations for alternative controls, procedures, and/or protective equipment relative to the prevention or management of harmful exposures. Knowledge and skills to communicate effectively; educate employees, supervisors, and management on industrial hygiene issues; and to interact with other health specialists and officials. Knowledge to identify and/or quantify a variety of chemical agents (e.g., gases, dusts, fumes, mists); physical agents (e.g., noise, temperature extremes); biological agents (e.g., fungi) and ergonomic factors. Knowledge of a broad range of administrative and managerial methods and techniques used to independently plan, implement, evaluate and manage the ARNG State Industrial Hygiene Program. Knowledge of State ARNG activities and requirements necessary to act as the local point of contact and program coordinator for the State OHN and the Regional Industrial Hygienist.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, such as sitting comfortably. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work.

Work Environment: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.