INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN

Summary 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. Learn more about this agency Duties You will perform sampling of potential health hazardous exposures to chemical, physical and biological stressors in a variety of workplaces. You will review files for previously collected data, plan/manage sample collection in accordance with assigned monitoring programs, and coordinate monitoring efforts with serviced command personnel. You will provide meticulous documentation of time course of events and workplace parameters which characterize the measured exposure. You will measure airflow rates, patterns, and pressure differentials to assist the Industrial Hygienist in evaluating the effectiveness of exposure control measures. You will calibrate industrial hygiene instrumentation including various types and models of sound and analysis equipment, air sampling pumps, and direct reading analytical equipment. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. This announcement uses the NDAA non-competitive authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service for a period not to exceed 24 months. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. Incumbent must be immunized on an annual basis against influenza. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Qualifications GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducts pre-inspection conferences with management to explain the nature and scope of sampling survey. Promotes sound industrial hygiene practices by working with employees to provide technical assistance. Managing equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair programs of environmental or industrial hygiene equipment. Preparing Instructional outlines and providing technical instruction to IH professionals, technicians, and workplace monitors on the use of new technically advanced equipment. Collection of workplace monitoring in support of exposure monitoring plans. GS-06: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying practical knowledge of Industrial Hygiene concepts and principles. Managing equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair programs of environmental or industrial hygiene equipment. Preparing Instructional outlines and providing technical instruction to IH professionals, technicians, and workplace monitors on the use of new technically advanced equipment. Collection of workplace monitoring in support of exposure monitoring plans. GS-05: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Uses industrial hygiene or environmental instrumentation, gathers and analyzes data. Provides written documentation of sampling results for inclusion in reports. Utilizes MS Office Suite software (such as Word, Excel, and/or Access) and other databases to enter data into monitoring systems. Prepares standard operating procedures for industrial hygiene equipment and calibration. 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/health-aid-and-technician-series-0640/ 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. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION GS-05: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. No PCS costs will be paid. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.