THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN (Title 5), Position Description Number T5429000 and is part of the OK JFHQ, Oklahoma Army National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of the State Surgeon, Deputy State Surgeon, Occupational Health Office, Joint Force Headquarters-State. The purpose of the work is to plan, schedule, execute, manage and administer the ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program for a state, territory, or district to maintain and promote the health of military and technician personnel. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Regional Industrial Hygienist (IH) who works for the NGB Office of the Chief Surgeon. Plans, schedules, executes, manages and administers the State/territory/or district ARNG Industrial Hygiene Program. Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD) and NGB regulations, standards and guidance. Serves as an advisor on State health matters, (e.g., health hazard identification, asbestos and lead abatement). Surveys, inspects and evaluates operational and newly constructed facilities and various activities to identify, evaluate and reduce or eliminate potential health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques. Samples using approved methods to determine nature and degree of hazards for a wide variety of materials and environments. Performs special surveys of facilities and shops when new equipment is installed or work procedures change. Identifies the potential physical, biological, chemical and radiological health hazards in the workplace. Evaluates the exposure to workers and recommends the appropriate corrective action (e.g., engineering controls, chemical substitution, and personal protective equipment). In the case of serious or acute exposures and chronic illnesses, coordinates with the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), Shop Supervisor and Regional IH to develop the most prudent plan of action (e.g., change of procedure, follow up sampling, etc.). Reviews plans for new and existing construction and renovation projects to ensure that applicable standards (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers/ ASHRAE, etc.) are incorporated. Where deficiencies are noted, recommends appropriate changes which would prevent adverse health impact. Consults with the Regional IH for coordination of assessment of design reviews as necessary. Interprets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for employees, shop supervisors, and OHN. Interfaces with manufacturers of hazardous materials to ensure that the most current version of health hazard information is available. Reviews and/or compiles hazardous chemical inventories as needed. Provides subject matter expert advice for Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) training as required. Coordinates with Safety and Warehouse personnel regarding receipt, storage and shipment of hazardous chemicals. Assists the OHN with the management of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) Respiratory Protection Program. Assesses use of and prescribes personal respiratory protection based on air sampling results and professional judgment. Provides employees with worker education and training on various subjects (e.g., respirator selection, usage, maintenance and sanitation practices) in accordance with all applicable regulations. Schedules employees for fit testing and respirator selection; specifies/recommends replacement parts and cartridges; calculates end of service life as necessary and maintains all applicable records. Calibrates equipment and/or ensures compliance with existing calibration schedules for all industrial hygiene equipment. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to ensure equipment can effectively check work environments.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one-year at the next lower level or equivalent experience, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of state medical, occupational health, or industrial hygiene programs. Experience developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical, occupational health, or industrial hygiene programs. Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity. Utilizes 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 OSHA, DOD, Department of Army, 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.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must possess two full years of graduate education or a master's degree.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address OK JFHQ 3501 MILITARY CIRCLE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111-4305 US
• Name: James Wagoner
• Phone: (405) 228-5581
• Email: [email protected]