Industrial Hygienist
Serves as an Industrial Hygienist in a medical center where duties include, but are not limited to the following:
asbestos control and abatement, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, hearing conversation, hazard communication, nitrous oxide, mercury, hazardous and infectious waste management, water testing and treatment, respirator program, and anti-neoplastic drugs. performs various duties in an Industrial Hygiene program to access work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of workers. conducts studies of work operations and processes, examining work environments, analyzing findings, promulgating recommendations, and preparing various reports. regularly inspects the medical center to identify potential occupational health hazards and the need for further investigative studies and surveys. studies and surveys performed involve determining compliance with various established criteria, evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures. perform surveys/studies, incumbent must:
1) select or devise methods and instruments; 2) personally or through others, conduct measurements; and 3) study and test materials associated with the work operation or work environment. performs analysis to determine nature and degree of toxic materials present.interprets results of studies for the work environment in terms of possible impairment to health, nature of health impairment, potential for medical center damages, etc. receives and disposes of hazardous wastes and maintains appropriate records in accordance with existing EPA standards, state laws, and VA regulations. perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the agency Position Description Title/PD#:
Industrial Hygienist/ 598-04455-0 Physical Requirements:
The performance of duties requires long periods of walking, standing, crawling, kneeling and bending. Moderate lifting and carrying of equipment, use of personal protective devices, and work in hazardous and confined spaces is required. Use of all appendages, good vision, and hearing are necessary. Emotional and mental stability are required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):
In order to meet the basic requirement of the Industrial Hygienist, 0609 Occupational series, you must possess 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 a certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. NOTE:
A copy of your transcripts or certification is required based on what document you are using to meet the basic requirement. In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirements the experience and/or education below must be met:
GS-11 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
the acquisition of quantitative and qualitative data, and the measurement of exposures for a variety of chemical, biological, physical, and radiological hazards; the analysis of the data acquired and the prediction of probable effects of exposures on the health and well-being of workers; and the selection and recommendation of appropriate controls, including management, medical, engineering, education or training, and personal protective equipment; etc. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 level - 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level - equivalent combinations of successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree? (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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; religions; 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
asbestos control and abatement, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, hearing conversation, hazard communication, nitrous oxide, mercury, hazardous and infectious waste management, water testing and treatment, respirator program, and anti-neoplastic drugs. performs various duties in an Industrial Hygiene program to access work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of workers. conducts studies of work operations and processes, examining work environments, analyzing findings, promulgating recommendations, and preparing various reports. regularly inspects the medical center to identify potential occupational health hazards and the need for further investigative studies and surveys. studies and surveys performed involve determining compliance with various established criteria, evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures. perform surveys/studies, incumbent must:
1) select or devise methods and instruments; 2) personally or through others, conduct measurements; and 3) study and test materials associated with the work operation or work environment. performs analysis to determine nature and degree of toxic materials present.interprets results of studies for the work environment in terms of possible impairment to health, nature of health impairment, potential for medical center damages, etc. receives and disposes of hazardous wastes and maintains appropriate records in accordance with existing EPA standards, state laws, and VA regulations. perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the agency Position Description Title/PD#:
Industrial Hygienist/ 598-04455-0 Physical Requirements:
The performance of duties requires long periods of walking, standing, crawling, kneeling and bending. Moderate lifting and carrying of equipment, use of personal protective devices, and work in hazardous and confined spaces is required. Use of all appendages, good vision, and hearing are necessary. Emotional and mental stability are required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):
In order to meet the basic requirement of the Industrial Hygienist, 0609 Occupational series, you must possess 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 a certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. NOTE:
A copy of your transcripts or certification is required based on what document you are using to meet the basic requirement. In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirements the experience and/or education below must be met:
GS-11 grade level:
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
the acquisition of quantitative and qualitative data, and the measurement of exposures for a variety of chemical, biological, physical, and radiological hazards; the analysis of the data acquired and the prediction of probable effects of exposures on the health and well-being of workers; and the selection and recommendation of appropriate controls, including management, medical, engineering, education or training, and personal protective equipment; etc. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 level - 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level - equivalent combinations of successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree? (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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; religions; 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.
- Department:
0690 Industrial Hygiene - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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