THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D0814P01 and is part of the ID 124 Wing, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

Duties

-- Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) directives. Serves as an advisor concerning OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and US Air Force on installation health matters, such as health hazard identification, evaluation and abatement; workplace surveillance; industrial casefile documentation; Issue Exception Codes (IEX); asbestos abatement; lead-based paint; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; air emissions; drinking water; wastewater discharges; hazardous wastes; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) activities; pesticide use; environmental noise; environmental assessment; environmental sampling; and other environmental monitoring.-- Surveys, inspects, and evaluates operational facilities and various activities to eliminate health hazards. Determines appropriate survey methods and techniques. Performs no-notice, spot and special inspections of operational facilities and shops when statistical analyses and conditions dictate need; when new equipment is to be installed; and/or when hazardous conditions may exist. Identifies potential physical, biological and chemical health hazards in the workplace; evaluates exposure to workers; and prescribes corrective measures, which can include changing work processes/procedures, adding/modifying ventilation systems, making chemical substitutions, or using personal protective equipment. As necessary, invokes authority to cease any operation due to unhealthy conditions. In the case of serious or acute conditions, chronic illnesses, etc., performs follow-up interviews with the affected or involved employee(s), physician, hospital/clinic, and supervisor(s) to prevent future similar situations. -- Reviews plans for new and existing facilities construction projects. Ensures applicable OSHA, AFOSH, EPA criteria are incorporated, and where deficiencies are noted, recommends appropriate changes to facilities' environments that would assure integration of occupational/environmental health and industrial hygiene controls to prevent adverse health and environmental impact. -- Assesses installation environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring requirements, and performs ambient, source and substance monitoring. Compiles pollution emission inventories to include air, wastewater and hazardous materials/wastes.-- Acts as the installation point of contact and coordinator for ATSDR activities, including assembling and maintaining an inventory of information sources and documents; providing information and advisory services relative to ATSDR health assessments/risk, and prepares related correspondence and reports.-- Directs, implements, and manages the installation AF Hazard Communication Standard as mandated by OSHA. Interprets Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for employees, management and other health professionals, and maintains the base master MSDS file. Interfaces with manufacturers of hazardous materials in order to obtain the most current health hazard information available. Assists in preparing hazardous materials inventories and operating instructions. Provides technical assistance to employees for proper completion of hazardous chemical labeling, and otherwise recommends and assures handling, storage, and disposal of toxic and other hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulatory directives.-- Authorizes Issue Exception (IEX) Code for hazardous or toxic substances. Researches an item's composition and toxicity, and instructs Base Supply concerning IEX code assignment for substances. Periodically reviews and authenticates master listing of all hazardous or toxic substances used on the installation. -- Monitors the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials. Performs leak tests of incoming and outgoing materials, takes swipe samples of radioactive waste, and documents results. Assists users of radioactive materials to properly prepare required documentation. Approves transfer and shipment of radioactive materials. -- Serves as Base Radiation Safety Officer for radio frequency radiation, ionizing radiation, and laser radiation. Interprets TLD reports as they apply to the base program, ensures unit operating instructions comply with applicable directives, and develops and monitors local emergency cleanup procedures for accidental releases. Routinely surveys workplaces for compliance, providing corrective measures when non-compliance situations arise. Investigates potential radiation overexposures by conducting interviews with exposed personnel, witnesses, and management/supervisory personnel and by calculating probe burnout conditions, permissible exposure limit distances, and incident exposure levels. -- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain 4B0X1 AFSC.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6 to E-7. THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USAJobs resume builder. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 30 months of experience, education or training which provided working knowledge of the principles and practices related to the management of occupational health program. Experience with evaluations, surveys, reports of finding, and associated training of others in the areas of risk awareness/assessment and preventative measures. Experience in overseeing an occupational health and environmental quality program. Experience briefing senior leaders on related subjects. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Positions in Series GS-0640, titled Health Aid and Technician, range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel.

Education

There are no additional education requirements required for this position.

Contacts

• Address ID 124 Wing 4794 Gen Manning Ave Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: Benjamin O'Neal
• Email: [email protected]